We have a real treat for you today – delicious dough puffs drizzled in an aromatic syrup and sprinkled with finely chopped nuts.
These delicacies are loukoumades, Greek doughnuts, which taste similar to doughnuts yet they are so much easier to make. They make fantastic coffee or tea companions. I can guarantee you that despite your best efforts, you will find it a challenge to stop at just one or two as they are completely addictive. I know what I’m talking about. On the day of the photoshoot, every time I passed by the plate with loukoumades, I had to have one. By the end of the day I made a quick calculation and realised that I must have hoovered up at least a dozen of these golden brown beauties. My advice to you is invite some friends over before you set the pot on the stove. I don’t know anyone who would say ‘no’ to a freshly fried, homemade doughnut. Failing that, line up some hard exercise sessions for the next day;). They are so worth it!
2 cups of white all-purpose flour 1 cup / 240 ml lukewarm water ½ cup lukewarm almond milk 1 sachet (7 g) dry instant yeast 1 tbsp sugar pinch of salt 1 tbsp oil + more for frying
SYRUP & GARNISH
½ cup / 120 ml maple syrup** 1 orange (¼ cup / 60 ml orange juice + orange and zest) a quill of cinnamon handful of pistachios or walnuts, very finely chopped
