Mandazi (Fried Bread)

Name: Mandazi (Fried Bread)
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: East African
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp salted butter; 0.25 tsp salt; 351 mL warm water; 1 large egg; 3 L oil for deep frying

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Mandazi is a popular East African fried bread, often enjoyed with tea for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

I am sharing this simple recipe that was taught to me by my grandmother, as a first-timer.

Prep Time

2hr 0min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

2hr 15min

Ingredients

16 Servings

(1 serving = 1 piece)

4cups
all-purpose flour
1tbsp
baking powder
2tbsp
sugar
1tbsp
salted butter
1/4tsp
salt
351mL
warm water
1
large egg
3L
oil for deep frying

How to make Mandazi (Fried Bread)

Add all the dry ingredients and mix well.
Add butter and rub into the flour until you get a crumbly texture.
Add the egg and mix, then add water and continue working the dough for at least 4-5 minutes.
Cover the dough with clear wrap or foil and let it rest for at least 1-2 hours.
Cut the dough into 4 equal sized balls.
Pour the cooking oil into a pan and preheat to 190-200 degrees Celsius.
Roll each ball and cut into quarters, then deep fry them until golden brown.
Serve with hot tea.