MakoenyaFried Dough Cakes
Soft, puffy yeast-raised dough cakes fried until golden and lightly crisp outside. They are served warm with tea or eaten as a simple snack.
Prep
1h 30m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 40gWhite Sugar
- 6gSalt
- 300mlWater (lukewarm)
Frying
- 700mlVegetable 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
Pour in the lukewarm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 03
Knead until smooth, then cover and leave the dough to rise for 60 to 75 minutes, until puffy.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F).
- 05
Divide the dough into small portions, flatten them slightly, and carefully place them into the hot oil.
- 06
Fry the dough cakes for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on both sides.
- 07
Lift them out, drain well, and serve warm.
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