Mandazi (African Donuts)

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4.9

144 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 55 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Cuisine

    African

Mandazi (African Donuts)

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cardamon
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 egg
  • oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Place lukewarm water in a bowl then add the yeast to it. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, egg, milk and stir well. Add the flour 1 cup at a time, cinnamon, cardamom and salt then stir to form a dough, that comes together and is easily handled.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it is soft and smooth.
  4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for about 10 minutes.
  5. Flour a board then form dough into a board and place on it. Roll out into a rectangle that is ¼ inch thick. Cut the rolled out dough into squares then cut the squares across into triangles.
  6. Let the cut-out dough rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Heat the oil for frying in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Flatten each triangle dough with your hands and gently place into the hot oil.
  9. Fry the mandazi for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
  11. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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