Moroccan Sfenjs: A Fried Delight to Try at Home!

The ingredients:

  • 400 g of flour
  • 15 g sugar (1 tablespoon)
  • 5 g of brewer’s yeast
  • 3 g of salt
  • Approximately 330ml to 350ml of warm water
  • Sunflower oil for frying

Necessary Kitchen Equipment:

  • Kneading bowl
  • Food processor (optional)
  • Baking tray
  • Two pans for cooking
  • Blotting paper
  • Oil thermometer (optional)

Measurements and Dimensions:

  • Size of the balls: To be decided to your liking

Preparation and Cooking Time:

  • Preparation: About 15-20 minutes
  • Rest of the dough: 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Cooking: About 5-7 minutes for each sfenjs
  • Total time: About 2 and a half hours

Step by Step Process:

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  1. Start with the preparation of the pasta. In a bowl, add the flour, sugar and brewer’s yeast.
  2. Start kneading, gradually adding the warm water. Also add salt during the process.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, pulling it upwards to make it elastic.
  4. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then resume kneading for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. If you are using a food processor, you can knead for 15 minutes without letting the dough rest.
  6. The dough should be very soft, elastic and sticky. Grease your hands and form a ball.
  7. Let the dough rest for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on room temperature.
  8. Dough the dough, grease a baking tray and shape it into equal sized balls.
  9. For cooking, you will need two pans: one with very little oil and the other half filled with oil.
  10. This two-pan technique allows the Sfenjs to swell and create bubbles, avoiding having too thick a consistency inside.
  11. Grease your hands, take a ball, make a hole in the center and pull lightly, as shown in the video.
  12. Once the Sfenjs begin to swell and form bubbles on the surface, transfer them to the second pan.
  13. Continue cooking on both sides until golden. Drain them on absorbent paper.
  14. The first pan over low heat, the second over medium heat.
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Suggestions and Variations:

  • Add a dusting of icing sugar before serving for an added touch of sweetness.
  • Accompany the Sfenjs with mint tea for an authentic Moroccan experience.

Conclusion: Sfenjs are a Moroccan delight that you won’t be able to resist trying. With this recipe, you have the opportunity to bring a piece of Morocco to the table, enriching your palate with authentic flavors. Create, enjoy and immerse yourself in this culinary adventure! Enjoy your meal!

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