Greek · dessert
Loukoumades (Honey Puffs)
Loukoumades (Honey Puffs) reads sweetness 7.6, floral 5.6 and nutty 5.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek dessert, about 1 hr 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.6 · Floral 5.6 · Nutty 5.6 · Richness 4.6 · Funk & Ferment 3.6 · Salinity 3.4 · Earthy 3.4 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Bitterness 2.1 · Umami 1.7
What's in it (9)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp yeast
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
Time & effort: about 1 hr 25 min (55 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 283.8 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 11.3 g fat, 42.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make a loose yeast batter and let it ferment until bubbly.
- Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until puffed and golden all over.
- Drain and immediately drizzle with honey, dust with cinnamon, and top with crushed walnuts.
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- Sellou (Sfouf) — Moroccan
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- Pumpernickel — German
- Hotteok (호떡) — Korean
- Barazek (Sesame and Pistachio Wafers) — Syrian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.