Rise The Yeast - Microwave your milk until it reaches 105 – 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 1 tsp of sugar to the milk, then add the packet of yeast. Allow the yeast to sit until it rises and the top becomes puffy.
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Make the Dough - In a bowl, mix your ingredients until a smooth batter is formed.Grease a glass bowl and put the dough in the bowl. Cover until the dough rises and doubles in size.
Fry the Dough - Use an ice cream scoop to form ball-shaped scoops of dough and fry a few donuts at a time.
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Add toppings - Warm the honey until it is easily pourable. Pour over the donuts. Sprinkle the donuts with chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
Alternate Toppings
– Sesame Seeds– Chocolate Sauce– A simple syrup made of honey mixed with sugar– Orange Blossom Water– Or anything else you think may be delicious
Can You Reheat Them?
While I think that Loukoumades are best when served fresh, you can still reheat them. I recommend using your oven.
Expert Tip
The most important thing is to not heat your milk up too much over the called-for temperature or you will kill the yeast.
Expert Tip
Make sure the balls of dough are about as large as a golf ball.