Loukoumades
Loukoumades are small fried dough balls covered in honey syrup and cinnamon. They are a traditional Greek dessert.
The dough is made with yeast and needs to rise twice. It is then fried in hot oil until golden brown.
The loukoumades are served warm with honey syrup and cinnamon on top.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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Loukoumades are small fried dough balls covered in honey syrup and cinnamon. They are a traditional Greek dessert.
The dough is made with yeast and needs to rise twice. It is then fried in hot oil until golden brown.
The loukoumades are served warm with honey syrup and cinnamon on top.
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Ingredients 12
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
0.5 cup warm milk
0.25 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
0.33333334326744 cup butter, softened
0.5 cup honey
0.5 cup water
4 cups vegetable oil, or as needed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
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1
Sprinkle yeast over 1 cup of warm water in a small bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens.
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Mix warm milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
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Beat in flour, eggs, and butter until the mixture forms a smooth dough. Cover the bowl and let it rise at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir the dough, cover, and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
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Mix honey and 0.5 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and let the honey syrup cool.
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Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 175°C. Make sure there is enough oil to fry the dough balls.
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Wet a large spoon in a glass of water. Scoop up about 2 tablespoons of dough and shape it into a round ball with your wet hand. Drop the dough ball into the hot oil.
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Fry the dough balls in batches until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain them on paper towels.
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Place the loukoumades on a baking sheet. Drizzle with honey syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 25
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 167 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 7g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 29mg
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Sodium 122mg
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Total Carbohydrate 24g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 3g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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