Mandazi
Sweet, fluffy East African doughnuts perfect for breakfast or tea time. Lightly spiced with cardamom and coconut.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
12 people
Ingredients
- •3 cups all-purpose flour
- •1/2 cup sugar
- •1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- •1 teaspoon instant yeast
- •1/2 cup coconut milk
- •1/2 cup warm water
- •2 tablespoons butter, melted
- •1 egg
- •Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, cardamom, and yeast in a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg.
- 3
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix to form a soft dough.
- 4
Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- 5
Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into triangles or squares.
- 6
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry mandazi in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- 7
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with chai tea.
Chef Tips
- •Don't make the oil too hot or the outside will burn before the inside cooks.
- •Mandazi are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
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