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Medium 2 hr 12 min~340 kcal 2/10
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Tunisian Bambalouni
A Tunisian ring doughnut made from yeasted dough, fried until puffed, and coated with sugar while warm.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 8~260 kcal🇹🇳 Tunisian🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 18 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 40 min- Prep22 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3.2 su bardağı(~640 ml) Flour
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Dry yeast
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Lukewarm water
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
For frying
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Vegetable oil
For the topping
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, dry yeast, half the sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the lukewarm water and the vegetable oil for the dough, then knead a soft dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and leave it to rise for 1 hour.
1 hr60:00 - 4
Divide the dough into 8 pieces and shape them into rings with oiled hands.
- 5
Heat the frying oil to 175°C and fry the rings in batches for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Transfer the fried bambalouni to paper and drain the excess oil for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Coat with granulated sugar while still hot and serve.
💡 Tip: Lightly oil your hands when opening the rings; adding flour looks easy, but it makes bambalouni tough after frying.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve bambalouni hot, sprinkled with sugar, with optional mint tea or Turkish tea.
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
6
g protein
43
g carbs
7
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 66%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tunisian Bambalouni make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Tunisian Bambalouni take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 18 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 100 minutes in total.Is Tunisian Bambalouni difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tunisian Bambalouni have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 43g, fat: 7g.Which allergens does Tunisian Bambalouni contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tunisian Bambalouni belong to?
This recipe belongs to Tunisian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tunisian Bambalouni need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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