Mandazi is a form of soft bread popular on the Kenyan coast.
It is our African doughnut, that is truly addictive.
This recipe takes you through the steps to produce this filling snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ all-purpose flour
- lemon zest and lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon crushed cardamom spice
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg or cinnamon
- powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar to sprinkle
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
Preparation
Step 1
In a large bowl add the warm water, coconut milk, salt, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add egg mixture. Then add 3 ½ cups flour, cardamom, nutmeg, lemon zest, and lemon juice and continue mixing by hand or in a stand mixer.
Step 2
Lightly turn the dough on a floured surface then kneed until all ingredients have been combined.
Step 3
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 2 hours or until it rises.
Step 4
After it has rested. Roll out dough into 1 inch thick then cut it bite-size.
Step 5
In a large, pan pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches high. Ensure the oil is very hot.
Step 6
Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size. Then remove with a slotted spoon to drain excess oil.
Let them cool, before serving with hot chocolate, tea, or masala tea.