Rwandan Mandazi (African Donuts)

Rwandan mandazi are little African donuts that are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Serve with some Rwandan coffee or tea for a real treat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Rwandan

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Rising Time 1 hour

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

Calories 186kcal

Author Darlene at International Cuisine

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp cinnamon
vegetable oil for frying donuts
2 Tbsps confectioners sugar for dusting

Instructions

In a small bowl mix the yeast and warm water and stir. Let sit for 5 minutes until yeast dissolves.
In a large mixing bowl, add flour, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon and mix. Add vegetable oil, egg, coconut milk, sugar and yeast mixture.
Mix everything until the dough is not too sticky and it no longer sticks to the side of the bowl, add additional flour as needed. (you can use the dough hook on your mixer for this)
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest for about an hour until the dough rises a little.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees or use a deep frying pan or wok.
Cut the dough into about 6 pieces to make it easier to roll and cut. Roll each piece so that the dough is about 1/2 inch in thickness.
Cut into triangles and place in hot oil.
Fry on both sides until golden.
Place donuts on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and enjoy.

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