Crispy Mandazi with Coconut Sugar
Pillowy fried dough puffs dusted with powdered sugar and toasted coconut. A Kenyan street snack that's crispy outside, soft inside, ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Pour coconut milk in gradually, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Step 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic. Let it rest 3 minutes.
Step 3
Roll dough 0.25-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch diamond or square shapes with a knife.
Step 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Test with a dough scrap—it should sizzle immediately and float.
Step 5
Fry mandazi 60-90 seconds per side until puffed and golden brown. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
Step 6
Dust warm mandazi with powdered sugar and toasted coconut. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- floured work surface
- knife
- deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider skimmer
- paper towels
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