Honey Puff Recipes

LOUKOUMADES - TRADITIONAL GREEK HONEY PUFFS RECIPE & HISTORY

Steps:

• The liquid part of the Loukoumades mixture can be composed of a half cup of milk and a half cup of water or by just 1 cup of water. To obtain a perfect result, you want the liquid lukewarm.
• First of all, pour 1 cup of liquid in a bowl, then add the yeast along with 1 tbsp of sugar, and melt stirring with your hands.
• Now, sift the flour and pour it a little at a time, stirring and adding 1 tsp of salt on the halfway. Finally, wrap the bowl and store into the oven at room temperature until the mass doubles its size.
• When the Loukoumades mixture is well raised and ready to be fried, prepare the honey syrup.
• Combine a half cup of honey and a half cup of water in a small pot, then stir over medium heat until melted, then turn off the flame and cover with a lid.
• Now, pour the oil into a deep pot a bring to 350° F (177° C). To cook the honey puffs to perfection, it is critical maintain the oil temperature between 340 and 350° F (170 to 177° C).
• At this point, wet a teaspoon and model a ball of the mixture, then drop the ball into the oil (please be careful of oils slashings!).
• Fry the ball a little at a time, until nicely golden outside and well cooked inside.
• Finally, dry the Loukoumades over paper towels then soak them a couple of minutes into the honey syrup, still hot.
• Place the honey puffs on a plate, then garnish with the rest of the honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon powder.
• Depending on the preferences, complete with sesame seeds and/or chopped walnuts. Serve immediately.

PUFFS WITH HONEY BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter and honey until smooth; set side., In a large bowl, beat eggs until lemon-colored. Beat in yogurt and remaining butter until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; stir into yogurt mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 360°. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with the honey butter.

HONEY PUFF

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, flour, milk, eggs, honey, vanilla, salt, and baking powder in a blender and process on high for 3-4 minutes or until well blended.
• Heat the butter in a 10-inch baking pan at 375 degrees until melted. Swirl to coat pan.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. (the puff will rise and fall like a souffle).
• Sprinkle baked puff with powdered sugar.

HONEY PUFF PANCAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Place first eight ingredients in blender; let stand while preparing skillet.
• Grease 10-inch ovenproof skillet with butter; heat in oven just until butter sizzles, about two minutes.
• While skillet is heating, blend ingredients at high speed for one minute.
• Scrape down sides of blender, then blend again for one minute.
• Remove skillet from oven and pour in the batter.
• Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until puffed and dark golden brown.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar or pour on syrup and serve with fresh fruit.

HONEY-NUT SWIRLS

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll into a 12x9-in. rectangle., In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, pistachios, brown sugar, butter, honey, cinnamon and salt. Spread over pastry to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 1/2-in. slices., Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

GOAT CHEESE AND HONEY PUFF PASTRY DESSERT BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Remove 1 sheet of puff pastry from the package from the freezer and goat cheese log from the refrigerator. Allow to thaw for 25 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Unwrap pastry dough, place between two sheets of parchment paper and roll with a rolling pin until it is a 12" by 12" square.
• Lather on goat cheese as you see above, then drizzle your honey, sprinkle on your crystals, and finish with your pecans or walnut pieces.
• Cut into 8 1" strips, then, fold each strip in half, stretch it out slightly then twist to make your sticks.
• Repeat 7 more times.
• Combine your egg and water to make a wash. Using a brush, lightly coat the pastry dough then sprinkle over with the turbinado sugar.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, allow to set for 3 minutes.
• Serve warm.

LOUKOUMADES

Steps:

• Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. In a large bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar, and salt, and mix to dissolve. Pour the yeast mixture into the milk mixture, and stir to combine.
• Beat in the butter, eggs, and flour until the mixture forms a smooth, soft dough. Cover the bowl, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes. Stir the dough well, cover, and let rise 30 more minutes.
• Mix honey and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and let the honey syrup cool.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Oil should be about 2 inches deep.
• Place a large table or soup spoon in a glass of water near the batter. Scoop up about 2 tablespoons of dough per puff with the wet spoon, drop it into the wet palm of your hand, and roll it back into the spoon to create a round shape. Do not overhandle the puffy, soft dough. Drop the dough balls into the hot oil in batches, wetting the spoon each time you make a dough ball. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown on the bottom, and roll them over to cook the other side, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Gently set the loukoumades aside to drain on paper towels.
• Place the loukoumades on a baking sheet, drizzle them with honey syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm.