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Kenyan Mandazi (Dairy & Egg Free)

A popular East African fried bread, made without dairy or eggs for a vegan-friendly treat.

25m prep + 15m cook8 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free
250 cal|4g protein|35g carbs|10g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 3 cups Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and cardamom.
  2. 2Add coconut milk and melted coconut oil. Mix well.
  3. 3Gradually add water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. 4Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. 5Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  6. 6Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into triangles or squares.
  7. 7Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  8. 8Fry the mandazi until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. 9Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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