Weekend mandazi
Little golden bites for slow mornings, shared tea and a moment around the kitchen table.
Let’s make it.
Mix the dry ingredients
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, optional cardamom and salt in a bowl. Stir well so the raising agent is distributed through the flour.
Make a soft dough
Mix in the two tablespoons of oil. Add the milk or water gradually to make a soft dough. Knead briefly until smooth, then cover and rest for about 15 minutes.
Shape the pieces
Roll the dough to roughly 1 cm thick. Cut into triangles or squares of a similar size so they cook at a similar pace.
Fry in small batches
Heat a suitable frying oil in a deep, stable pan, leaving plenty of space above the oil. Fry small batches, turning until golden and cooked through. Lift out carefully and drain. Keep water away from hot oil and never leave the pan unattended.
Keep the pieces similar in size and avoid crowding the pan. Adjust the heat so the centres cook before the outsides become too dark.
Adjust to your ingredients and equipment and follow product directions. Images show serving inspiration.
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