{"id":2342,"date":"2026-06-01T18:52:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentlesimmer\/?p=2342"},"modified":"2026-06-01T18:52:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:52:24","slug":"loukoumades-greek-honey-donut-holes-that-steal-hearts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.cherrychapters.com\/gentlesimmer\/2026\/06\/01\/loukoumades-greek-honey-donut-holes-that-steal-hearts\/","title":{"rendered":"Loukoumades (Greek Honey Donut Holes That Steal Hearts)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Loukoumades are little clouds of fried heaven. Crispy outside. Fluffy inside. Swimming in honey syrup and dusted with cinnamon and walnuts. These were served to Olympic athletes in ancient Greece. Now they’re all yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Makes about 30 loukoumades.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Dough:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 packet (2\u00bc tsp) instant yeast<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup (50g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (110\u00b0F \/ 45\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Honey Syrup:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • 1 cup (240ml) honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd cup (120ml) water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bc cup (50g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 strip lemon peel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      For Topping & Frying:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Vegetable oil for frying<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ground cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Chopped walnuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Step 1: Make Dough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Whisk flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and olive oil. Stir into a sticky, thick batter (like pancake batter).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Cover and rise 1\u20132 hours until bubbly and doubled.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Step 2: Make Syrup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Combine honey, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel in a saucepan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Simmer 5\u20137 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove cinnamon and lemon. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Step 3: Heat Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Step 4: Fry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, drop tablespoon-sized balls of batter into hot oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Fry 2\u20133 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and puffed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Drain briefly on paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Step 5: Syrup & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Toss warm loukoumades in honey syrup until coated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Pile onto a plate. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and walnuts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Eat immediately. Sticky fingers = happiness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 min + rise | Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 min | Total:<\/strong> 30 min + rise<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Yield:<\/strong> 30 loukoumades | Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Best fresh.<\/strong> Loukoumades are a same-day affair. Soggy leftovers make Zeus cry. If you must, reheat in oven at 375\u00b0F for 5 minutes and re-syrup. But really… just eat them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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