Mandazi African Breakfast Pastry Food

MANDAZI

Steps:

• An hour before starting, prepare all the ingredients at room temperature.
• Mix the yeast with 4 tablespoons of warm water (about 90 F / 33 C). Wait for 5 minutes.
• Combine beaten egg, coconut milk, butter and sugar and beat well.
• Mix the flour, cayenne pepper and spices.
• In the bowl of a mixer or in a large mixer, place the flour mixture and spices.
• Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast.
• Gradually incorporate the coconut milk, butter, egg and sugar.
• Finally, add warm water gradually until reaching a smooth and elastic dough.
• Once the ingredients are well mixed and the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, knead for about 5 minutes at medium speed.
• If kneading by hand, since the ingredients are well mixed and the dough has taken shape, transfer it to a floured flat surface and knead for 10 minutes.
• Put the dough in a large container, cover and let rest and rise for 45 minutes in a place away from drafts.
• Divide the dough into equal balls and, using the rolling pin, flatten the balls in a ½ inch (1,25 cm) thick round shape.
• Using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, divide dough into triangles or form traditional donuts (small circles with a hole in the center).
• Place the donuts on a floured surface.
• Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry the mandazis until golden brown.
• Remove and place on paper towels or a metal colander to remove excess oil.
• Sprinkle with sugar or icing sugar or eat as is.
• Serve immediately after frying.

MANDAZI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
• 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 5. Kenyan coffee or chai.
• Enjoy!

MANDAZI (AFRICAN DONUTS)

Steps:

• Combine milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, sugar, egg, instant yeast, salt, and cardamom in a large bowl. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together and is easily handled. Knead dough on a flat work surface until no longer sticky.
• Put dough back in the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Press dough down gently. Knead it briefly and divide it into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a ball; keep covered with a cloth to prevent them from drying out.
• Roll 1 ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining balls of dough, keeping other dough covered.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Fry dough triangles 3 or 4 at a time, without overcrowding, until puffed like balloons, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue frying until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.

MANDAZI ( AFRICAN BREAKFAST PASTRY)

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together, adding more flour if necessary. The dough should be soft, but not sticky.
• Roll the dough on a lightly floured board until it is about 1/4 inch think.
• Cut into triangles and fry in hot oil until lightly browned.