Mandazi
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Mandazi are traditional spiced coconut-flavored donuts from the Swahili coast, which includes Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 egg , lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup warm water (about)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ginger and cinnamon blend
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- sugar (or icing sugar), to cover
Instructions
- An hour before starting, prepare all the ingredients at room temperature.
- Mix the yeast with 4 tablespoons of warm water (about 90 F / 33 C). Wait for 5 minutes.
- Combine beaten egg, coconut milk, butter and sugar and beat well.
- Mix the flour, cayenne pepper and spices.
- In the bowl of a mixer or in a large mixer, place the flour mixture and spices.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast.
- Gradually incorporate the coconut milk, butter, egg and sugar.
- Finally, add warm water gradually until reaching a smooth and elastic dough.
- Once the ingredients are well mixed and the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, knead for about 5 minutes at medium speed.
- If kneading by hand, since the ingredients are well mixed and the dough has taken shape, transfer it to a floured flat surface and knead for 10 minutes.
- Put the dough in a large container, cover and let rest and rise for 45 minutes in a place away from drafts.
- Divide the dough into equal balls and, using the rolling pin, flatten the balls in a ½ inch (1,25 cm) thick round shape.
- Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, divide dough into triangles or form traditional donuts (small circles with a hole in the center).
- Place the donuts on a floured surface.
- Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the mandazis until golden brown.
- Remove and place on paper towels or a metal colander to remove excess oil.
- Sprinkle with sugar or icing sugar or eat as is.
- Serve immediately after frying.
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