Mandazi Recipe - African doughnuts

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can still provide moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while being vegan.

Dissolve the dry yeast in warm water.

In a bowl, beat the egg and incorporate the coconut milk.

Add the sugar and mix well, then pour in the vegetable oil and stir.

Divide the flour; to 2 cups of flour, add the ground cinnamon and pour in the yeast mixture.

Gradually add the egg mixture and the remaining cup of flour while mixing until you get a dough that is not too sticky.

Transfer the dough to a flat area and knead for 15 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic.

Cover the dough with a napkin or aluminum foil and let it rise for about 45 minutes.

Divide the dough into small balls and use a rolling pin to flatten each ball into a thick circle.

Use a sharp knife or cookie cutter to shape the dough into triangles or circles.

Heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat and fry the mandazi until golden brown.

Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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