Loukoumades (Greek Honey Donuts)
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Loukoumades (Greek Honey Donuts)

Loukoumades (Greek Honey Donuts)

These Greek-inspired fried donuts are tossed in a sweet honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon, walnuts and sesame seeds.

Servings: 12 servings (1 serving = 8 pieces)
Prep
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Honey Syrup
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Granulated sugar
8 oz
1 cup
Honey
6 oz
1/2 cup
Water
4 oz
1/2 cup
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Walnuts, chopped
2 oz
1/4 cup
Sesame seeds
1 Tbsp
Cinnamon, ground
1 tsp
Prep
  1. Thaw biscuit pucks, covered, for 10-15 minutes at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator.
  2. Cut each biscuit into quarters; set aside.
Honey Syrup
  1. Add sugar, honey, water, and lemon juice to saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Assembly
  1. Drop 8 pieces per serving into deep-fat fryer preheated to 350°F for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, turning as necessary; remove and drain on paper towel or rack.
  3. Place in serving dish and drizzle with 2 Tbsp Honey Syrup.
  4. Sprinkle with 1 tsp chopped walnuts, 1/4 tsp sesame seeds and a sprinkle of cinnamon; serve warm.

  • Swap in different nuts or seeds to create customizable garnishes that cater to your menu.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
8 pieces
Calories
550
Calories from Fat
180
% Daily Value
Total Fat
20g
30%
Saturated Fat
10g
52%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
1160mg
48%
Total Carbohydrate
85g
28%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
35g
Protein
7g
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
5 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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