East African Mandazi | Tasty African Doughnut
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.
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