Sfenj Donuts
Sfenj is a moroccan doughnut that has a delicate taste and is traditionally eaten by the Jewish population in North Africa and parts of the Middle East. In Israel, a pastry chef from the Bala Baya restaurant in Spain developed this delicious dessert for the Hanukkah holiday. The traditional sfenj recipe is a traditional Jewish food. You can eat sfenj as a treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Yeast
- 1 1/4 cup Warm Water
- 3 cups Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside.
- Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the water and yeast mixture, and stir vigorously with a large spoon until completely mixed. The dough should be too sticky to knead or shape by hand.
- Cover the bowl and leave to rise for three to four hours, until double or triple in bulk.
- In a large pot, heat an inch or more of oil until hot. Dip your hands in water and pull a piece of dough about the size of a plum. Use your fingers to make a hole in the ball of dough, stretch the hole wide to make a ring, and place dough in the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown, flipping once or twice. Repeat this process with rest of dough. Remove the finished sfenj and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Serve the sfenj hot. If desired sprinkle in cinnamon sugar.
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Notes
The sfenj dough is a sweet, sticky treat that is popular with the Jewish community. You can make it into different shapes, such as squares and triangles, or you can simply serve it plain. You can also serve the sfenj with powdered sugar or honey and serve it hot. It's delicious either way! Whether you choose to eat it plain or add a few pieces of honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon, the result will be an amazing snack.