Bambalouni, Tunisian Sugar Doughnuts
Light, chewy ring doughnuts from a simple yeast dough, fried until golden and rolled in sugar.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.26 a head
- Oven175°C (155°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 1 tbsp sugar and salt. Add the warm water and mix to a soft, sticky dough.
- 2
Knead for 8 minutes until smooth, then cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled.
60 min - 3
Tip onto a floured surface and divide into 8 balls. Flatten each into a 12 cm disc and make a hole in the middle with your thumb. Stretch gently into a ring.
- 4
Heat the oil to 175°C (155°C fan). Fry 2 or 3 rings at a time for 1 to 2 minutes each side until puffed and golden.
4 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper, then roll in the coating sugar while still warm.
- 6
Eat warm. They also go well dunked in honey or date syrup.
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