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Fluffy Greek-Style Doughnuts (Loukoumades)

Golden, fluffy, and coated in a sparkling layer of sugar—these donuts are the definition of simple perfection. Soft on the inside with a light crisp on the outside, they’re the ultimate treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Serve them warm with coffee, hot chocolate, or enjoy them as a quick snack anytime of the day.

SWEETS

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ~2 hours
Yield: About 12–14 doughnuts

Why You’ll Love These Doughnuts

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, these Greek-style doughnuts are exactly what you’d expect from a seaside bakery. Rolled in sugar while still warm, they’re simple, nostalgic, and impossible to resist.

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 600 g strong flour (bread or brioche flour) – about 4 cups

  • 260 g lukewarm milk – about 1 cup + 1 tbsp

  • 11 g dry yeast (about 3 tsp)

  • 70 g sugar (about 4 tbsp)

  • 2 medium eggs

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 vanilla sachets (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)

  • 100 g cold butter, cubed (about ¾ cup)

For Frying

  • Sunflower oil (enough for deep frying)

For Coating

  • Granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix the base: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the lukewarm milk, yeast, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.

  2. Form the dough: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough begins to form.

  3. Add butter: Incorporate the cold butter cubes slowly, kneading until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly glossy.

  4. First rise: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter, knead briefly, then place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until doubled in size.

  5. Shape the doughnuts: Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick. Using a 12 cm round cutter, cut circles, then use a smaller cutter to make holes in the middle (classic doughnut shape).

  6. Second rise: Place each doughnut on a square of parchment paper, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size.

  7. Fry: Heat sunflower oil in a deep pan over medium-low heat. Fry 2 doughnuts at a time, carefully removing the parchment as they slide into the oil. Cook until golden on both sides.

  8. Coat: Remove with a slotted spoon, drain briefly on paper towels, and immediately roll in sugar while hot.

  9. Repeat: Continue until all doughnuts are fried and coated.

Serving Ideas

  • Enjoy them plain with sugar for the classic beach-style taste.

  • Drizzle with melted chocolate for extra indulgence.

  • Dust with cinnamon sugar for a cozy twist.