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Bambaloni pastry

This recipe is also usually made in Turkey, but it has a different name; so if you are looking for a breakfast recipe that all people no matter what their ages is will love; then this recipe is the one for you.
 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine Tunisian, Turkish Recipes
Servings 7 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 Pounds of all purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons of sugar
  • 3 1/2 Tablespoons of coarse sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon of fresh yeast
  • 4 1/2 Cups of warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon of fine salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Start by dissolving the yeast into a little quantity of warm water and sugar and set aside for about 5 minutes for the yeast to be activated
  • Gradually add in the flour, the salt and the water; then knead the bambaloni dough for a couple of minutes.
  • Cover the dough bowl and set it aside in a warm place, or you can also place it in the refrigerator for an overnight
  • Take the dough out of the refrigerator, and set it at aside at room temperature for about two hours
  • Heat about 4 cups of frying oil in a large frying pan at a temperature of about 375° F
  • Wet both your hands with a little quantity of water, then remove a piece of dough the size of an egg.
  • Make a small hole in the dough ball using one of your fingers; then gently pull the gap wider to make the shape of a ring
  • Fry the bambaloni pastries in the hot oil for about 2 to 3 minutes or until the bambaloni start to swell and turn into a golden color
  • Make sure to flip the bambaloni from one side to another once or twice during the frying process
  • Remove the bambaloni to a serving platter lined with clean paper towels and set aside fro about 5 minutes
  • Serve and enjoy your bambaloni, it is better to eat it hot; you can drizzle honey on top!
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