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Ugandan Mandazi (Dairy-Free & Egg-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Ugandan Mandazi (Dairy-Free & Egg-Free)

These East African doughnuts are airy, slightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying. This version uses dairy-free milk and no eggs for those with allergies.

40m8 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 Cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Dairy-free milk
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
  2. 2Gradually add the dairy-free milk, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  4. 4Roll out the dough to about 1.27 cm thickness and cut into triangles or squares.
  5. 5Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6Fry the mandazi until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  7. 7Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Substitutions

Dairy Milk → Dairy-free Milk(avoids Dairy)

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