Loukoumades, also known as Greek Honey Puffs, are a popular Greek dessert made of deep-fried dough balls soaked in honey syrup. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and absolutely delicious. Here is a restaurant-style recipe for Loukoumades: Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups lukewarm water - 2 teaspoons active dry yeast - 1 teaspoon sugar - ½ teaspoon salt - Vegetable oil, for frying For the honey syrup: - 1 cup honey - 1 cup water - 1 cinnamon stick - 1 lemon peel Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in lukewarm water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined and a sticky dough forms. 3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. 4. In the meantime, prepare the honey syrup. In a ... Leer más
