Greek Honey Balls (Loukoumades)
Source of Recipe
Angela Lowry
Recipe Introduction
Original recipe source unknown
List of Ingredients
1 package yeast
2 egg yolks
8 oz. GFCF milk substitute (lukewarm)
4 oz. water
1 tsp. sugar
pinch of salt
2 c. sorghum flour (approximately)
oil for frying
16 oz. jar honey
1 c. water
chopped nuts
cinnamon Recipe
Mix yeast with a little warm milk substitue.
Add eggs, rest of milk, water, sugar, salt and as much flour as it will take to form a loose dough.
Let mixture rise in a warm place about 1 hour.
Drop spoonfuls of mixture in hot oil and fry until all sides are golden brown.
Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Dilute honey with water and warm in large pan.
Dip loukoumades in honey; remove and roll in chopped nuts.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve warm.
Excellent for brunch or as a dessert served with fruit.
This makes a lot, you might make half this recipe.
Balls can be stored or frozen BEFORE rolling in honey.
Author's Notes: These are also good rolled in powdered sugar and cinnamon.
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