Mandazi

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Coconout Bread

  • 7
  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 10 mins
  • 180 mins
  • Budget Friendly

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups plain flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated or dried coconut
  • 1/2 cup tin coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon roughly ground cardomom
  • warm water to bind
  • Oil to deep fry

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all the dry ingredients, add the coconut milk and mix, add warm water for form a soft dough (not sticky). Knead thoroughly.

Step 2

Place the dough in an oiled polythene bag and put in a warm place (airing cupboard) for 2-3 hours; until it has doubled in size.

Step 3

Knead the dough and divide into 6 - 7 portions

Step 4

Roll into a roti like circle and cut into four parts

Step 5

Fry in hot oil, two to three at a time, holding them under the oil on the first side until they puff. Turn over until brown on both sides.

Best if served with Barazi - see recipe