Home-made Mandazi

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Mix the flour, cinnamon, and sugar in a suitable bowl.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg into the milk.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Add the milk and egg mixture and slowly mix to form a dough.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Knead the dough for 3–4 minutes, or until it stops sticking to the sides of the bowl and has a smooth surface.

   3–4 min
6. 6
   Step 6:

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.

   15 min
7. 7
   Step 7:

   Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 1 cm-thick piece.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Using a sharp small knife, cut the dough into the desired-size pieces and set aside for deep-frying.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Heat the oil in a suitable pot.

10. 10
    Step 10:

    Gently place the mandazi pieces in the oil and cook until light brown on the first side.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Turn and cook the second side.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Serve warm or cold.