MandaziCardamom Fried Dough
Mandazi are lightly sweet East African fried breads. This Rwandan version is scented with cardamom and coconut milk and fried until golden and cooked through.
Prep
30m
Cook
20m
Serves
8
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 500gAll-Purpose Flour
- 80gWhite Sugar
- 10gBaking Powder
- 4gCardamom Powder
- 5gSalt
- 250mlWhole Milk
- 1pcsEgg (lightly beaten)
Frying
- 900mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Combine the all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, cardamom powder, and salt in a bowl.
- 02
Add the whole milk and egg, then mix and knead until a soft dough forms.
- 03
Cover the dough and let it rest briefly, then roll it out and cut it into small pieces.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
- 05
Fry the dough pieces in batches until puffed and golden brown, turning once for even color.
- 06
Drain and serve warm.
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