Recipes

Loukoumades (LOO-KOO-MAH-THES)

A delicious Greek dessert!

Ingredients:

● 16.23 oz water

● 1 pinch of granulated sugar

● 0.18 oz of yeast

● ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

● 2 tablespoons of seed oil

● 1 pinch of salt

● 1 teaspoon of honey

● 17.64 oz of all-purpose flour

● 14.08 fl oz seed oil, for the frying

Execution:

● In a mixer bowl, add the water, sugar, yeast, and mix with hand whisk to dissolve the yeast.

● Add the cinnamon, the seed oil, the honey, and whisk.

● Add flour and mix with paddle attachment at high speed, for 3-4 minutes, until the ingredients are blended.

● Transfer the dough into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow about 1 hour for it to double in volume.

● Place a deep frying pan with 14.08 oz seed oil over medium-high heat. Ideally, you need the oil to reach 170οC (340ο F). Put the remaining seed oil in a mug with a spoon.

● Take a little dough and squeeze it between your hand. Then take a spoon and scoop the batter from your hand. Then slip the batter into into the oil.

● Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes, until they are nicely golden and cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels.

● Place in a plate. Traditionally served with honey and nuts, could be served with any toppings.

Recipe from: https://akispetretzikis.com/

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