Loukoumades - Greek Honey Balls (Easy Homemade Donuts) (2024)

· By: Fotini · on Jan 3, 2017 | Updated:Mar 12, 2022

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Sometimes I think people used to know better...Today, in order to make a dessert (or cook anything as a matter of fact) we will probably use a whole cupboard shelf of ingredients. While in the past people could cook miracles with only a handful of ingredients. You know, like that one recipe that your mom or grandmother used to make that's so simple yet so comforting and homey? That's what this Greek Honey Balls recipe is all about. Made with an old-fashioned dough that requires only 5, very basic ingredients, you probably already own.

What Are Loukoumades?

In Greece, we call them Loukoumades which is a word used to describe something very tasty ("loukoumi"). They can also be described as Greek donuts. Deep-fried until crispy on the outside while very soft and fluffy on the inside. They get drizzled with plenty of honey and eaten while they're warm. Greek Loukoumades, have a much more airy texture than the classic donuts. And if you were looking for a dairy-free donuts recipe then here it is.

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These Greek honey balls always remind me of two things. One is on rainy days, and the second is our local street festival in the summer. They're my favorite sweet snack on a rainy winter day, so warm and comforting. And on the other hand on a hot summer day like on the 7th of July, when our local street festival is on and you just cannot visit it without buying yourself some of these Greek Donuts. And even though it's so hot, and you complaining that you're full, and cannot eat another one, you already barking on the next one.

Different Toppings

Traditionally honey is used as a topping for these Greek donuts. Many people though, (including me) add icing sugar as well to make them even sweeter. And sometimes even walnuts and cinnamon also. They all go nicely together. For their more modern version, some like to top them with a dark chocolate ganache, which I must say is a delicious alternative, but I still prefer them with honey.

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With whatever you decide to top them with, I think this Greek Honey Balls Recipe is a must-have in your recipe tin. And that's because it's one you can make at any time, without having to go shopping, it's on a budget and will satisfy your sweet cravings in a very comforting way.

If by any chance you're a honey addict just like me then you should definitely check out my recipe for Traditional Greek Honey Cookies they're simply divine.

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