Greek Loukoumades with Honey
A traditional Greek dessert consisting of crispy fried dough balls drizzled with honey, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flouror substitute with almond flour
- ●1/2 cup light, fermented ricottaor substitute with plain yogurt
- ●1/4 cup honeyplus extra for drizzling
- ●1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractoptional
- ●1/4 teaspoon baking sodagluten-free
- ●1/8 teaspoon saltgluten-free
- ●1 large egg eggsbeaten
- ●1 cup club sodafor creating a light, airy dough
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together ricotta, honey, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Add the beaten egg to the ricotta mixture and mix well.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- 5
Add the club soda and mix until the dough comes together.
- 6
Using a spoon, drop small balls of dough into hot oil (around 350°F/175°C).
- 7
Fry the loukoumades until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the loukoumades from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 9
Drizzle with honey and serve immediately.
- 10
Repeat with remaining dough, if necessary.