East African Mandazi

Mandazi is a childhood favorite of mine which my mother used to lovingly make for me. Hope you will enjoy the recipe and try it out for your family.

East African Mandazi | Tasty African Doughnut

Servings 6 people

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cup All purpose flour maida
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ½ cup Fine granulated sugar
• 1 Egg large
• ¼ cup + 1 tbsp Coconut milk/cows milk
• 2 tbsp Butter melted
• few drops Vanilla essence optional
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder optional
• Vegetable Oil to fry

Instructions

• Mix all the ingredients together, adding more flour if necessary.
  
• The dough should be soft, but not sticky.
  
• Divide the dough into 4 portions.
  
• Roll each dough on a lightly floured board until it is about 1/4 inch think.
  
• Cut each circle into 6 triangles and fry in hot oil.
  
• Fry until both sides are golden brown.
  
• Remove Mandazi from oil and drain on paper towels or Mandazi are best served warm.
  
• Dust some powdered sugar over the hot Mandazi (optional).Enjoy!!!
  

Notes

Some variations for the recipe to spruce up the flavors each time you make it:

* Add about a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, all-spice, or cardamom to the dough or a combination of these spices to total a 1/2 teaspoon.

* Substitute pineapple, orange, or lemon juice for the milk.

* Add some shredded coconut to the dough.

* You may substitute 1 teaspoon dry yeast for the 2 teaspoons baking powder. You will want to allow the Mandazi to rise before cutting shapes and frying.

Course: Snack

Cuisine: African

Keyword: Quick & Easy, teatime snack

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