Sfinj are traditional Moroccan donuts made with a light, challah-like dough that is deep-fried and often coated in sugar or soaked in honey. They are commonly made for happy occasions and during the frying season of Chanukah.
1: In a mixer, mix yeast with 1 cup of warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
2: Add all ingredients with 2-3 extra cups of warm water.
3: Start mixing using the dough hook until the dough is very sticky, almost watery.
4: Cover dough and let it rise until it doubles in size.
5: Heat a pot of oil at 350°F.
6: Prepare a small bowl of oil, oil your hands, and pick up the dough forming a hole in the middle and dropping it in the oil.
7: Once it goldens up, flip it in the oil.
8: Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
9: Coat in sugar or honey and enjoy over a hot cup of mint tea.
