Mandazi Recipe – Spiced East African Donuts
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Mandazi Recipe – Spiced East African Donuts
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Mandazi, African Donuts are light, fluffy, and spiced with warm cardamom and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, these fried treats pair wonderfully with tea or coffee. Enjoy them plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm water about 110°F
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sugar
- vegetable oil for frying donuts
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the yeast and warm water and stir. Let sit for 5 minutes until yeast dissolves.
- In the bowl of your mixer, add the flour, salt, cardamom, cinnamon and mix. Add the vegetable oil, egg, coconut milk, sugar and yeast mixture. Using the hook attachment mix everything until the dough is not too sticky and it no longer stick to the side of the bowl, add additional flour as needed.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rest for about an hour until the dough rises a bit.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of oil in a deep frying pan to around 350°F. If you don’t have a thermometer, drop a small piece of dough in—if it sizzles and rises to the top, you’re good to go.
- Cut the dough in about 6 pieces to make it easier to roll and cut. Roll each piece so that the dough is about 1 cm (less than ½ inch) in thickness. Cut each piece into 6 triangles or any other fun shape you prefer.
- Fry the donuts in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and cook on both sides until golden brown. Once done, transfer the Mandazi to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining dough until all the Mandazi are perfectly fried.
- Sprinkle with powder sugar and enjoy.
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Notes
- Let the dough rise properly—it’s key to achieving that soft, airy texture.
- Cut the dough into uniform pieces for even frying. Triangles are traditional, but you can experiment with fun shapes!
- Keep the oil at 350°F for the best results; too hot, and the outside will burn before the inside cooks.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can reheat them in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1donut
Calories
74kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.05mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1donut | |
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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