Yoyos (A Tunisian Sweet Treat For Zwt-9) Recipe

Name: Yoyos (A Tunisian Sweet Treat For Zwt-9)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Dough; 3 eggs; 2 ounces vegetable oil; 2 ounces orange juice; 2 tablespoons freshly grated coconut (May use desiccated coconut); 1/4 cup sugar; 9 ounces all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; vegetable oil (for deep frying); For the Syrup; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup honey

Servings: persons

For the Dough
3 eggs
2 ounces vegetable oil
2 ounces orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly grated coconut (May use desiccated coconut)
1/4 cup sugar
9 ounces all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For the Syrup
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup honey

1
Place eggs, oil, orange juice, 1 tbsp of coconut & sugar in a blender or food proc & process until smooth.
2
Transfer the mixture to a lrg mixing bowl. Then sift in flour & baking soda. Knead to a soft dough (adding a sml amt of water if needed). Cover bowl & set aside to rest for 1 hour.
3
Just before you are ready to cook the doughnuts, make the syrup by placing the sugar, water & lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil (while stirring) & cook until the sugar is dissolved.
4
Reduce heat. Stir in the honey plus the remaining 1 tbsp of the coconut & simmer for 10 minutes. Keep warm.
5
Heat a deep fat fryer to 350F (180C).
6
Form the dough into balls about the size of a lrg walnut. Then flatten them slightly & punch a hole thru the center using your finger (which has been dipped in flour).
7
Deep fry a few doughnuts at a time for about 4 min until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
8
Dip ea doughnut into the warm lemon-honey syrup & serve immediately.

898

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Dough, 3 eggs, 2 ounces vegetable oil, 2 ounces orange juice, and more.

Yes, Yoyos (A Tunisian Sweet Treat For Zwt-9) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Yoyos (A Tunisian Sweet Treat For Zwt-9)

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