Mandazi (African Donuts) Recipe

Combine milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil sugar egg instant yeast salt and cardamom in a large bowl. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time until dough comes together and is easily handled. Knead dough on a flat work surface until no longer sticky.

Put dough back in the bowl cover and let rise in a warm area until doubled about 1 hour.

Press dough down gently. Knead it briefly and divide it into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a ball; keep covered with a cloth to prevent them from drying out.

Roll 1 ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter. Repeat with remaining balls of dough keeping other dough covered.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan over medium heat. Fry dough triangles 3 or 4 at a time without overcrowding until puffed like balloons 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue frying until golden brown 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining dough.