Bambalouni (Tunisian Doughnuts)
Bambalouni is Tunisia’s answer to the doughnut — golden, chewy, and coated in sugar. These street-food favorites are sold on beaches and in markets, often eaten piping hot straight from the fryer. Crispy on the outside and airy inside, they’re the ultimate sweet snack.
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Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar plus more for coating
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup 180 ml warm water (approx., adjust as needed)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add warm water until you have a soft, elastic dough.
- Rest the dough: Cover with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Shape the doughnuts: Take small handfuls of dough, stretch them into rings, and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden: Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until puffed and golden brown.
- Coat in sugar: Drain on paper towels, then immediately roll in sugar while still warm.
- Serve: Eat fresh and hot — the Tunisian way!
Notes
Bambalouni are best eaten fresh but can be reheated briefly in the oven.
For extra indulgence, drizzle with honey instead of rolling in sugar.
Traditionally sold by beach vendors, these are the perfect snack with mint tea.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g