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Loukoumades (Greek Donut Puffs)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 g) warm water
  • 1 cup (240 g) milk
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
  • ½ cube (13 g) fresh yeast
  • 3 ½ cups (450 g) flour
  • 4 tbsp (52 g) olive oil
  • sunflower oil, for frying
  • a pinch of salt
  • chopped walnuts
  • high-quality honey, to serve

Method

  1. In a bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast in the warm water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Cover with a clean towel and let rise somewhere warm for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
  4. In a deep pan, heat sunflower oil to about 350℉/180℃.
  5. With an oiled spoon or your hands, drop small balls of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden and puffed.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Drizzle generously with honey and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
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