MagwinyaFried Dough Balls
Magwinya are yeast-raised fried dough portions eaten across Southern Africa. This Botswana version is lightly sweet and fried until golden and cooked through.
Prep
1h 30m
Cook
20m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 30gWhite Sugar
- 6gSalt
- 300mlWater (lukewarm)
- 20mlVegetable Oil
Frying
- 800mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- 02
Add the lukewarm water and vegetable oil, then mix and knead until smooth.
- 03
Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place until doubled in size.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F) in a deep pot.
- 05
Pinch off portions of dough and gently shape them into evenly sized balls.
- 06
Fry in batches, turning as needed, until evenly golden and cooked through.
- 07
Drain briefly and serve warm.
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