Spoon Simple
Loukoumades
Golden fried dough balls drizzled with honey and dusted with cinnamon. Greece's answer to doughnuts — crisp, airy, and irresistible.
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Serves 8
Dessert·Greek·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Dough
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Step 2 — Finish
- Honey
- Ground cinnamon
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Proof dough
Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Mix in flour and salt. Rest 1 hour until bubbly.
- 2
Fry
Spoon small balls of dough into hot oil. Fry until puffed and golden.
- 3
Serve
Drain and drizzle generously with honey and cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving: 280 cal · 5g protein · 42g carbs · 12g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
