Soft Mandazi Recipe

Soft mandazi is one of the easiest tea-time snacks to enjoy at home. This recipe is simple, budget-friendly and good for breakfast, tea breaks and family snacks.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cardamom, optional
• 1 egg, optional
• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 3/4 cup milk or coconut milk
• Oil for frying

Method

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cardamom in a bowl.
2. Rub in margarine or butter until the flour looks slightly crumbly.
3. Add egg if using, then add milk slowly while mixing.
4. Knead into a soft dough and rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Roll out the dough and cut into triangles or squares.
6. Fry in medium-hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
7. Drain and serve warm with tea.

Helpful tips

• Do not make the dough too hard.
• Let the dough rest before rolling.
• Fry on medium heat so the mandazi cooks inside without burning outside.