Mandazi ya NaziCoconut Fried Bread

Name: Mandazi ya Nazi (Coconut Fried Bread)
Prep time: 1 h 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tanzania
Ingredients: 500 g All-Purpose Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 50 g White Sugar; 6 g Salt; 3 g Cardamom Powder; 280 ml Coconut Milk (lukewarm); 120 ml Water (lukewarm); 700 ml Vegetable Oil

These lightly sweet fried breads are soft inside, golden outside, and scented with cardamom. Coconut milk gives them a rich crumb and a gentle coastal flavor that makes them a favorite with tea.

Prep

1h 35m

Cook

20m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

2101kcal

Calories

15g

Protein

180g

Fat

113g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Dough

500g
All-Purpose Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
50g
White Sugar
6g
Salt
3g
Cardamom Powder
280ml
Coconut Milk (lukewarm)
120ml
Water (lukewarm)

Frying

700ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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7 steps

01
Combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, salt, and cardamom powder in a bowl.
02
Add the lukewarm coconut milk and lukewarm water, then knead until you have a soft, smooth dough.
03
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place at about 30°C (86°F) until doubled in size.
04
Divide the dough and shape it into small rounds or triangles.
05
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F).
06
Fry the shaped dough in batches until puffed and golden brown on both sides.
07
Drain the fried bread well and serve warm.

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