Mandazi Fried Dough, East Africa Recipe - flour

Method

• Mix 2 c. flour, baking pwdr, sugar, and salt in deep bowl.
• Make a well in center and pour in egg and water.
• Gradually stir dry ingredients into water and egg.
• When well mixed knead with hands till dough can be gathered into ball.
• If dough is sticky add in up to 1/4 c. more flour 1 Tbsp.
• at a time.
• Cover with dampened towel and let dough rest 30 min.
• Preheat oven to lowest setting.
• Line baking sheet with thick paper towels.
• Pour oil into deep fryer 2-3 inches deep and heat to 350 degrees.
• On lightly floured surface roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut dough into 2 x 1 1/2 inch pcs.
• Fry Mandazi turning occasionally for about 4 min or possibly till richly colored and crisp.
• Keep hot in the oven on baking sheet till serving.