Greek cuisine · Desserts & Sweets

Loukoumades

Golden honey balls with cinnamon and walnuts.

Ingredients · for 6 servings

• 300 g flour
• Yeast
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Walnuts

Instructions

1. Whisk flour, yeast, a pinch of salt and lukewarm water into a runny, smooth batter; let rise for 40 min until bubbly.
2. Stir honey with some cinnamon and 2 tbsp hot water; chop the walnuts.
3. Heat oil to 170 °C.
4. Drop small balls off a wet spoon and fry in batches for 2–3 min until golden brown; turn them.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon and walnuts. Serve right away.