Who can resist a piece of Sfinz dripping with honey before going into the everyday boring routine!

Sfinze is a traditional fried pastry widely adored by Libyans especially in Ramadan at breaking fast time and as breakfast for special occasions.

Pastry is an integral part of Libyan cuisine; it is the recipe that makes of food a filling meal. 

The dough for the Sfinz is pretty classic and straightforward; all you need is flour, a pinch of sugar, yeast, salt, and of course water.

Mix all dry ingredients together and pour in the right quantity of water to get medium smooth dough. Knead and leave until it doubled in size. Turn out and knead again. Form into small balls before leaving them to rest for another ten minutes. Flatten the small balls with your hands on a well-greased surface and don't forget to oil your hands to prevent the dough from sticking. Form a thin layer of pastry and fry into a deep hot oil. Enjoy immediately with honey or if you dare to challenge yourself; try to add an egg to the pastry while frying by cracking an egg on top of the piece of Sfinze in the pan and covering it with another small layer of pastry.