Similar to doughnuts, Mandazi is a sweet, fried-dough dessert made with coconut milk and is a favorite treat in African countries, such as Kenya. This delectable dessert is the perfect teatime treat.
Mandazi
Serves: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened coconut milk
- Canola oil, for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Slowly stir in coconut milk until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and with lightly floured hands, knead until smooth, 4 to 5 minutes. Shape dough into a ball.
- Spray a small bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl. Cover and let rest for approximately 20 minutes.
- In a medium Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Preheat oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°.
- Divide dough in half and shape into 2 balls. Keep one dough ball covered in bowl, and place one dough ball on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough ball to a 4½-inch circle. Using a sharp knife, cut dough circle into 8 equal wedges (triangles). Repeat with remaining dough ball.
- Working in batches, fry dough triangles until golden brown, 1½ to 2½ minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack placed on a rimmed baking sheet, and let drain. Lightly dust Mandazi with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm.
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