Mandazi (African Donuts) Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::15 mins

Additional Time:: 1 hr

Total Time:: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings::18

Yield::18 donuts

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

1 cup warm milk

¼ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup fine white sugar

1 medium egg

2 teaspoons instant yeast

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

Combine milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, sugar, egg, instant yeast, salt, and cardamom in a large bowl. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together and is easily handled. Knead dough on a flat work surface until no longer sticky. Return dough to the bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Press dough down gently. Knead briefly, then divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball; keep covered with a cloth to prevent dough from drying.

Roll 1 dough ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter; cover with a cloth. Repeat with remaining dough balls.

Heat 2-inches oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat.

Working in batches, fry dough in hot oil until puffed, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip dough and continue frying until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Cook’s Note

Substitute shortening for vegetable oil if preferred.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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