Greek Loukoumades Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Greek Loukoumades Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lukewarm milk; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup honey; 3 strips lemon zest; None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1/2 cup toasted pistachios, chopped; None None Greek yogurt, to serve; None None sliced figs, to serve

Servings: persons

1 cup lukewarm milk
1 tbsp sugar
1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup honey
3 strips lemon zest
None None vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1/2 cup toasted pistachios, chopped
None None Greek yogurt, to serve
None None sliced figs, to serve

1
Combine 1/4 cup warm milk, sugar and 1/2 tsp salt. Add yeast, cover and set aside in a warm place for 10 mins, until frothy.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining milk, oil and yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment of a mixer, knead for 1-2 mins, until just smooth. Cover and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine honey, 1/2 cup water and lemon zest. Stir over low heat until smooth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 mins, until slightly thickened. Remove syrup from heat and cover to keep warm.
4
Heat oil in a large deep saucepan over high heat. Using 2 oiled spoons, carefully drop balls of mixture into hot oil, in 4 batches of 6. Cook for 3-4 mins, turning with a slotted spoon to ensure they are golden all over. Drain on paper towels.
5
Reserve 1 tbsp warm syrup then toss doughnuts in remaining syrup. Sprinkle with pistachios. Drizzle reserved syrup over yogurt. Serve with sliced figs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lukewarm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Greek Loukoumades Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Loukoumades Doughnuts

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