Loukoumades are sourdough fritters that the ancient Greeks offered to the Olympian gods, according to records from 776 BC. Today they are sweet street food at fairs, carnivals and Christmas. Its scented honey and cinnamon evoke the flavors of the classic Aegean.
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Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon
Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon from Greece: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear timings.
- Greece
- Main course
- Light
- Low fat
- medium
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 355 kcal
- Protein 6 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 58 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 280 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Loukoumades with honey and cinnamon is a preparation from Greece with medium difficulty. Reserve about 40 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 7 g of dry yeast.
- Have ready: 30 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 250 ml of warm water.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water; rest 10…
Dissolve yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water; rest 10 minutes. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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mix flour
Mix flour, salt, remaining sugar and activated yeast; knead until smooth dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Cover and let ferment for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
Cover and let ferment for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
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Heat oil to 175 C
Heat oil to 175 C. With a wet spoon, form balls and fry until golden. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Drain on paper and keep warm in a gentle oven.
Drain on paper and keep warm in a gentle oven. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Heat honey with cinnamon and orange zest
Heat honey with cinnamon and orange zest.
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Serve the loukoumades dipped in honey
Serve the loukoumades dipped in honey, walnuts and sprinkled sesame seeds.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Lighter version reducing oil and salt without losing flavor.
- Version for meal prep, doubling quantities and keeping cold for 3 days.
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