Best Uganda Mandazi Fried Dough Recipes

MANDAZI (AFRICAN DONUTS)

Steps:

• 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.
• Put dough back in the bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Press dough down gently. Knead it briefly and divide it into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a ball; keep covered with a cloth to prevent them from drying out.
• Roll 1 ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining balls of dough, keeping other dough covered.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Fry dough triangles 3 or 4 at a time, without overcrowding, until puffed like balloons, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue frying until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.

MANDAZI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt. Make a well in the center, then use a rubber spatula to mix in the egg and coconut milk until the dough comes together.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Dive the dough into 4 portions. Roll out 1 portion of dough into a circle about ¼-inch (6 ml) thick. Cut into 8 triangles. Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
• Working in batches, fry the mandazi for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve as breakfast or a snack with 5. Kenyan coffee or chai.
• Enjoy!

FRIED MANDAZI

Steps:

• Mix the flour, sugar and water together until an even dough.
• Add the 2 teaspoons of oil into the dough and continue mixing.
• Meanwhile, put the 3-4 cups of oil into a pan/pot on the stove and set on high.
• Beat the dough until soft yet firm.
• If the dough is still not yet as tough, add another half a cup of self rising flour and knead the dough.
• Once completely mixed and firm, flatten the dough with a rolling pin (dough should be about 1/8th of an inch thick).
• Cut the dough into shapes (I like to make hearts and circles, as well as triangles and squares).
• Carefully lay the cut out dough shapes into the pan and wait for the edges to brown. When they reach a medium brown, flip the dough and cook the other side.
• When the mandazi has finished cooking, lift out of the pan and keep in a covered pot.