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Sfenj (Moroccan Donuts)

This recipe for sfenj Moroccan donuts features light, airy, and spongy dough deep-fried to perfection and sprinkled with sugar. Perfect with a cup of coffee!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 20 donuts
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cup flour
  • oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup sugar topping

Instructions

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  1. Stir the yeast and sugar into the water and let the mixture sit for a few minutes until all the yeast is dissolved.
  2. Combine the salt with 1 cup of flour in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add in the yeast and water mixture. Mix the liquid into the flour until it turns into a thin batter. Cover with a cloth and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Using an electric stand mixer, gradually stir in the remaining flour until you get a soft dough. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough with a towel again and let it sit for an hour, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Place the dough on a floured surface and stretch it into a long log. Divide the log into 20 even pieces.
  6. With your finger, punch out a hole in the middle of one of the dough pieces. Repeat until all the dough pieces have a hole in the center.
  7. Heat the oil until it begins sizzling over medium-low heat. Drop the donuts in one-by-one into the oil, cooking until golden on each side.
  8. Lift the donuts out with a skewer and place them on a paper towel lined plate. Toss the donuts in sugar when they are still warm.

Nutrition Information

Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.