Mandazi (African Donuts)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cardamon
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 egg
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Place lukewarm water in a bowl then add the yeast to it. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, egg, milk and stir well. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, cinnamon, cardamom and salt then stir to form a dough, that comes together and is easily handled.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it is soft and smooth.
- Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
- Flour a board then form dough into a board and place on it. Roll out into a rectangle that is ¼ inch thick. Cut the rolled out dough into squares then cut the squares across into triangles.
- Let the cut-out dough rest for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil for frying in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Flatten each triangle dough with your hands and gently place into the hot oil.
- Fry the mandazi for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
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