Ingredients
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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1 cup warm water, no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C)
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½ cup warm milk
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs
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⅓ cup butter, softened
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½ cup honey
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½ cup water
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4 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
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Sprinkle yeast over 1 cup warm water in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
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Mix together warm milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour in yeast mixture and stir to combine.
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Beat in flour, eggs, and butter until mixture forms a smooth, soft dough. Cover the bowl and let rise at room temperature until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes. Stir dough well, cover, and let rise again for 30 more minutes.
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Meanwhile, mix together honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and allow honey syrup to cool.
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Heat 2 inches oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place a large serving or soup spoon in a glass of water near dough. Scoop up about 2 tablespoons dough per puff with the wet spoon, drop it into the wet palm of your hand, and roll it back into the spoon to create a round shape. Do not overhandle the puffy, soft dough.
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Drop dough balls into hot oil in batches, wetting the spoon each time you make a dough ball. Fry in hot oil until golden brown on the bottom, then roll them over to cook the other side, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Gently set loukoumades aside to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Place loukoumades on a baking sheet. Drizzle with honey syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 167 | Calories |
| 7g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 25 | |
| Calories 167 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 122mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 53mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
