How To Make Mandazi (African Donuts)
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon.
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Add the melted butter and coconut milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together.
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Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut the dough into desired shapes, such as triangles or circles.
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Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or pot to about 350°F (175°C).
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Carefully drop a few pieces of the dough into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
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Remove the mandazi from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 335kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 10mg
- Sodium : 161mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 57g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 10g
- Protein : 6g
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