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Mandazi Recipe

Ingredients

for 40 mandazis

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 13 ½ oz coconut milk, 1 can
  • oil, for frying

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Make a well in the center, then use a rubber spatula to mix in the egg and coconut milk until the dough comes together.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Dive the dough into 4 portions. Roll out 1 portion of dough into a circle about ¼-inch (6 ml) thick. Cut into 8 triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
  4. Working in batches, fry the mandazi for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve as breakfast or a snack with Kenyan coffee or chai.
  5. Enjoy!
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Recipe courtesy of Kiano