05/04/2023
Good morning wakuli
MANDAZI
2 cups warm water
2 tsp baking powder
4 cups all-purpose flour
one-half cup Sugar
one-quarter tsp cardamom
2 tbs butter, margarine, or vegetable oil
one-quarter cup warm milk (optional)
1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)
pinch of salt
oil for deep frying
All pastry ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature if they have been in the refrigerator.
In a mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, Sugar, and cardamom
Mix the water, butter (or margarine, or oil), milk, and egg together. Gradually add this mixture to the flour while kneading into dough. (If not using milk and egg use additional water as necessary.)
Knead until a smooth and elastic dough is formed—fifteen to twenty minutes. Let dough rest for several minutes.
Divide the dough into several hand-sized pieces. Roll or press the pieces into circles about one-half inch thick. Cut circles into halves or quarters (or whatever you like).
Heat a few cups of vegetable oil in frying pan.
Fry the dough in the hot oil, turning a few times, until they are golden brown all over. Fry only as many together as can float in the oil without touching one another. Place on paper towels to drain. Serve warm.
