Loukoumades (Greek Doughnuts)
- 4 cups flour
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
Loukoumades (Greek Doughnuts)
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on August 25, 2010.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Place flour in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine yeast, milk, butter, and salt; add to flour and mix well.
- Let rise until dough is doubled.
- Punch down dough and let rise again.
- Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a heavy frying pan.
- Carefully drop dough by teaspoonfuls into hot oil; fry until golden brown.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
- In a small bowl, combine honey and water; mix well.
- Baste doughnuts with honey mixture, sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve hot.
Makes about 5 dozen doughnuts.
