Today we’ll take you and your taste buds on a short trip to Kenya where Mandazi, a sweet treat originates from. Mandazi can be served as a simple snack, dessert or together with coffee and tea.
Ingredients:
- 3 cupsall-purpose flour (375 g), plus more for dusting
- sugar (100g)
- 1 ½ teaspoonsbaking powder
- 2 teaspoonsground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1egg, beaten
- coconut milk (400ml)
- oil for frying
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Let’s get to work!
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamon and salt together in a large bowl.
- Form a dwell and mix in the egg and coconut milk using a rubber spatula until the dough comes together.
- Flower your kitchen surface and knead the dough until smooth. Part your dough into 4 portions and form circles about half a finger thick. Cut the circles into 8 triangles.
- Preheat the oil in a pan until it reaches 180 degrees.
- Fry the Mandazi in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, work in batches.
- Enjoy!
