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Mandazi

A Swahili dish of, seasoned with allspice and deep-fried until golden.

14 min · Serves 16 · Easy

Serves
16

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 4 min · 14 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Mix together dry ingredients except sugar. Cut in butter and add sugar. Beat together egg, milk and water and add to dry mixture.

  2. 2

    Knead dough to soft. Roll out and cut into any shape that lights your candle. Deep fry in oil until golden brown on all sides. Drain and serve warm.

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