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Sfenj | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Morocco, Maghreb | TasteAtlas
Sfenj | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Morocco, Maghreb | TasteAtlas
Sfenj | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Morocco, Maghreb | TasteAtlas
Sfenj | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Morocco, Maghreb | TasteAtlas
Sfenj | Traditional Sweet Pastry From Morocco, Maghreb | TasteAtlas

Khfaf

(Sfunj, Khfaf, Ftayr, السفنج)

Sfenj are popular Moroccan and Algerian doughnut-like fritters made from sticky unleavened batter, similar to Libyan sfinz and Tunisian bambalouni. The dough is traditionally shaped into rings and deep-fried until it develops a golden, crispy exterior.


The interior should be fluffy, tender, and chewy. These fritters are usually served hot when sold by street vendors, and they can be consumed plain or dusted with icing sugar.