Ugandan Mandazi (Fried Dough)

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Flaxseed meal
• 6 tbsp Warm water
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• for frying Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine flaxseed meal and warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to form a slurry.
2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, and salt.
3. 3Add the flaxseed slurry and coconut milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. 4Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. 5Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into triangles or squares.
6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
7. 7Carefully drop the mandazi into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
8. 8Remove the mandazi from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

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