East African

Mandazi

Name: Mandazi
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: East African
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tbsp active dry yeast; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 cup warm coconut milk; 1 egg (beaten); vegetable oil for deep frying

Lightly sweet, coconut-scented East African fried dough with a tender crumb and golden crust — perfect with chai for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

90 minutes

Serves 8

Snack/Dessert

Contains common allergens

Egg Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and a pinch of sugar in the warm coconut milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and ground cardamom.
3
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the yeast mixture and beaten egg. Mix and knead into a smooth, slightly sticky dough.
4
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
Punch down the dough and roll it out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into triangles or small squares.
6
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the dough pieces in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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