Bambalouni (Tunisian Fried Doughnuts)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Warm, puffy ring-shaped Tunisian doughnuts, fried until golden and rolled in sugar. Simple yeast dough, no eggs or milk. Makes 8 doughnuts in about 2 hr 40 min.

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 40 min

Yield 8 doughnuts

Diet Dairy free, Vegan

Ingredients

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2 cups (250 g)all-purpose flour
¼ oz (4 g)instant yeast
2 ½ tsp (10 g)sugar, for the dough
¾ tsp (5 g)salt
⅔ cup (150 ml)warm water
4 ¼ cups (1000 ml)neutral oil, for frying
⅓ cup (60 g)sugar, for the to finish

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Instructions

Stir the yeast and sugar into the warm water and rest 5 minutes. Add the flour and salt and mix, adding water by the spoonful if needed, to a soft, slightly sticky dough.
Knead 8 to 10 minutes, cover and let rise 1 to 2 hours until doubled.
Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of oil in a wide pan to 350 F (175 C).
With oiled hands, take a golf-ball-sized piece, press a hole in the center and stretch into a ring about 4 inches (10 cm) wide.
Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until deep golden.
Drain briefly and toss in the sugar while hot. Serve warm.

Tips

Keep the oil at 350 F; the dough should puff and brown evenly.
Oil your hands well; the dough is sticky.
Serve with a drizzle of honey for a sweeter version.
Hot-oil frying: keep oil at 350 F (175 C) and never leave it unattended.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make bambalouni (tunisian fried doughnuts)?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 8 doughnuts.

How should I store bambalouni (tunisian fried doughnuts)?

Best fresh; keep covered up to 1 day.

Can I make bambalouni (tunisian fried doughnuts) ahead?

Best made just before serving. Best fresh; keep covered up to 1 day.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A Tunisian street-food doughnut, fried in a ring and sprinkled with sugar, famously eaten in Sidi Bou Said. Serve it with mint tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

220 Calories / serving

8.4g Fat

32.7g Carbs

3.3g Protein

8.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1760 cal · 67g fat · 262g carbs · 26g protein · 70g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.