Loukoumathes
Recipe
- Title:
- Loukoumathes
- Categories:
- Greek, Desserts, Breads
- Yield:
- 50 servings
Directions
- Karen Mintzias 1/4 c Butter; melted 30 g Compressed yeast; -=OR=- 2 c Plain flour 1 pk Active dry yeast 1/2 ts Salt 1 c Milk; lukewarm Honey; warm 1 tb Caster sugar Ground cinnamon 1 Egg; beaten
Directions
- Dissolve yeast in 2 tablespoons of the lukewarm milk.
- Add remaining milk, sugar, egg and lukewarm melted butter.
Directions
- Sift flour and salt into a warm bowl and gradually stir in mixed liquids.
- Beat until smooth and continue beating for 1 minute.
- Cover with folded cloth and leave in a warm place for 1-1/2 hours until batter doubles in bulk with bubbles on the surface.
Directions
- Stir well then drop teaspoonfuls into deep, hot oil (190øC or 375øF) - do 4 to 5 at a time.
- Turn puffs to brown evenly and remove with a slotted spoon (each puff takes about a minute to cook.)
Directions
- Drain on absorbent paper and pile on to a plate.
- Drizzle each layer with warm honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Serve hot.
Directions
- Source: The Greek Cookbook - by Tess Mallos ISBN: 1 86302 015 2
Directions
- Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
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