Kenyan Mandazi
Kenyan yeasted buns flavored with cardamom and cinnamon, cut into triangles, and fried. This version uses coconut milk; some sources call this variation mahamri.
Mandazi is a fried bread from East Africa, popular in Kenya and along the Swahili coast. Versions use water or coconut milk; this recipe uses coconut milk, a version some sources call mahamri. The dough is lightly sweet and can be served plain or dusted with powdered sugar.
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Method
- 01
Mix and knead
Mix the yeast with the warm water and coconut milk. Add the sugar, beaten egg, and butter. Add the flour, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt; knead for 10 minutes, until the dough is soft and elastic and no longer sticks to your hands. Cover and leave in a warm place for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Ready to continue when: The dough is soft and elastic, does not stick to your hands, and has doubled in size.
160 min - 02
Shape and rest
Divide the dough into portions. Flatten each portion into a disk and cut it into four triangles. Set them apart, cover, and leave to rest for 45 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The triangles look somewhat lighter and have risen a little.
45 min - 03
Fry the mandazi
Heat the vegetable oil to 175 °C. Fry the triangles in batches for about 2 minutes on each side, turning them, until puffed and golden. Remove them carefully.
Temperature: 175 °C / 347 °FReady to continue when: The mandazi are puffed and golden on both sides.
30 min - 04
Drain and finish
Drain the mandazi on absorbent paper. When ready to serve, dust them with powdered sugar.
Ready to continue when: The excess oil has been absorbed and the powdered sugar is distributed over the top.
Ingredients
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