BEST MANDAZI

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This is a Somali recipe from recipewikia.com. The spice is mentioned with the directions, because it is considered to be the most common spice for the area, although you can try something similar to cardomon if you like.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories Somalian

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

two cups warm water
two teaspoons baking powder or one teaspoon dry yeast
four cups all-purpose flour
one-half cup sugar
one-quarter teaspoon cardamom
two tablespoons butter, margarine or vegetable oil
one-quarter cup warm milk (optional)
one egg, lightly beaten (optional)
1 pinch salt
4 cups oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

1.All pastry ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature if they have been in the refrigerator. If using yeast: mix the yeast with a few spoonfuls of the warm water.
2.In a mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder, Sugar, and spice (cardamom is most common in Eastern Africa). Add the yeast. Mix the water, butter, milk, and egg together. Gradually add this mixture to the flour while kneading into dough. Knead until a smooth and elastic dough is formed-fifteen to twenty minutes. If using yeast: Place dough in a clean bowl, cover with a cloth, and allow to rise in a warm place for an hour or more. If using baking powder, let dough rest for several minutes.
3.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). Some cooks place the doughs on a cookie sheet and let them rise a second time.
4.Heat a few cups of vegetable oil to 300 degrees Farenheit in a skillet or deep pot. Fry the doughs 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.9, Fat 87.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Sodium 15.5

Sarif Rony

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mandazis or wants to try something new.

risto mongoya

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These mandazis are the best I've ever had! They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.

Wajid Islam

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I've never made mandazis before, but this recipe made it easy. The mandazis were perfect!

Ruth Bell

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The mandazis are made with just a few ingredients, but they're still so flavorful.

Sandile Tabata

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These mandazis were easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.

Siraaj Charles

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I'm not a big fan of mandazis, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mandazis were really good.

D Walker

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I made these mandazis for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.

Muhmmad Arslan

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These mandazis were delicious! I especially loved the cardamom flavor.

Traveling HereNthere

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I had a hard time getting the mandazis to rise. I think I might have overmixed the dough.

Yogendra Mahat

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These mandazis were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.

Faisal Sheikh

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I've tried a lot of mandazi recipes, but this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the results are always perfect.