Mandazis have been a delicacy on most breakfast menus in the African, Kenyan and specifically Nairobian tables. Here are the ingredients and instructions you need to cook some of the best Mandazis.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup fine white sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
MAKES 18 SERVINGS
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
Combine milk, vegetable oil, sugar, egg, instant yeast, salt, and cardamom in a large bowl. Mix in the flour 1 cup at a time until the dough comes together and is easily handled. Knead the dough on a flat work surface until it’s no longer sticky. Return the dough to the bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it’s doubled in size.
STEP 2
Press the dough down gently. Knead it briefly, then divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Keep the dough balls covered with a cloth to prevent the dough from drying.
STEP 3
Roll each dough ball into a -inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut each circle into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter. Cover with a cloth.
STEP 4
Heat 2-inches of oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat.
STEP 5
Working in batches, fry the dough in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until pued. Flip the dough and continue frying until golden brown. Transfer the donuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
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