Mandazi is one of the popular dishes that you will find in the regions of East Africa. It is a dish that can be served for breakfast or as a snack.
| Cuisine | Kenyan, East African |
| Course | Snack, Breakfast, Brunch |
| Preparation and Deep Frying Time | 2 Hours |
| Servings | 8 – 10 |
Table of Contents
✦ Ingredients For Mandazi:
- 4 cups of self-raising wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 4 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 eggs
✦ The Steps to Prepare Mandazi
1✦ Mix the flour, salt, sugar and black pepper in a bowl
2 ✦ In a separate bowl, whisk the egg into the milk
3 ✦ Add the milk and egg mixture and mix it to form a dough
4 ✦Then add the margarine or butter and mix it well.
5 ✦ Knead the dough to a smooth consistency
6 ✦Cover the dough and let it stand for about 45 minutes
7✦ Then divide the dough into four portions
8 ✦ On a rolling board or flat surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough, then cut into your desired shapes
✦ How to Fry Mandazi
9 ✦Add the oil to a deep frying pan and heat it
10 ✦ Gently deep fry the pieces until they are golden brown on all sides
11✦ Once they are completely fried, remove the pieces and place them on a paper towel to drain
12 ✦ Let them cool down
✦ Some Tips
- Use the self-raising flour instead of adding baking powder
- Leave the dough overnight if possible
- Put the pieces in the hot oil carefully
- Cautiously turn the pieces several times
- Do not deep fry too many pieces together
- Try to drain most of the oil from mandazis
Last but not least, serve and enjoy.
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