{"id":"recipe_2b0b8ed884","slug":"sfenj-maghrebi-doughnuts","title":"Sfenj (Maghrebi Doughnuts)","description":"Authentic North African fried doughnuts that are light, airy, and perfectly chewy. These rings of dough are a staple street food in Morocco and Algeria, traditionally served hot with mint tea.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":185,"activeMinutes":35},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g All-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"sifted","notes":"High quality wheat flour","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"375ml Warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":375,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"Around 110°F (43°C)","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"10g Instant yeast","name":"Instant Yeast","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dry","notes":"Or 1 packet","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tbsp Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"To help activate the yeast","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"Enough for deep frying","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Dissolve the yeast in the warm water, around 110°F (43°C). Gradually pour the water into the flour mixture while mixing with your hand.","group":"Preparation","title":"Dissolve the yeast","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Beat the dough vigorously for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. The dough will remain very sticky and difficult to handle.","group":"Preparation","title":"Beat the dough vigorously","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place to rise until tripled in size, about 2 to 3 hours.","group":"Proofing","title":"Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and leave","timerMinutes":150,"sourceTitle":"Proofing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F) in a deep frying pan. Wet your hands, grab a small ball of dough, poke a hole in the middle to form a ring, and carefully drop it into the hot oil.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fry until golden brown on both sides, flipping once. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.","group":"Frying","title":"Fry until golden brown","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"The dough must be very sticky and wet to achieve the signature airy texture. Wet your hands with water while shaping the rings to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Moroccan","Algerian","Maghrebi"]},"course":["snack"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["deep frying pan","mixing bowl","tongs","paper towels"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","egg_free","nut_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":15,"unit":"piece","note":"Medium-sized doughnuts"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough can be prepared and kept in the fridge overnight for slow proofing."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed immediately. Can be reheated in an oven at 180°C (356°F) for 5 minutes to restore crispness.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid microwave as it makes the dough chewy."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2b0b8ed884%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=524f1d0f-f003-43da-82e2-596bf5161e67","imageAlt":"Sfenj (Maghrebi Doughnuts) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["doughnut","sfenj","street food","maghrebi","fried dough","moroccan","tea snack"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sfenj (Maghrebi Doughnuts)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:23:44.289Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:23:44.289Z","related":[{"id":"suya_06bb51cad6","slug":"suya","title":"Suya","description":"Suya is a quintessential West African street food, featuring thin strips of beef marinated in a potent, smoky, and nutty spice blend called Yaji, then grilled to perfection.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Nigerian"]},"course":["appetizer","snack"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsuya_06bb51cad6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e20a3b99-9eff-4456-974e-6c436613bb88","imageAlt":"Suya — recipe cover","tags":["suya","african","nigerian","beef","skewers","spicy","peanut","street food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"piri_piri_abb399d24a","slug":"authentic-african-piri-piri-sauce","title":"Authentic African Piri-Piri Sauce","description":"A fiery, tangy, and aromatic chili sauce originating from the African-Portuguese fusion traditions of Mozambique and Angola. 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