Mandazi ( African Breakfast Pastry)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 13

Traditional African breakfast pastry, Mandazi recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

182

Sugar

10g

Fat

Mandazi is a popular pastry in many African countries traditionally served during breakfast or as a snack. It is often referred to as an African donut because of its similar texture and taste. Mandazi is made using a simple dough of flour, sugar, and spices, and can be deep-fried or baked, depending on the recipe. In East Africa, it is a common street food usually served with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, and can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a medium-sized bowl, beat the egg, sugar, milk, and melted butter together.
3.	In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
4.	Gradually stir in the wet ingredients until the dough comes together.
5.	Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth.
6.	Cover the dough and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
7.	Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and then cut it into desired shapes.
8.	Transfer the Mandazi onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes.
9.	Once it's done, let it cool down for a few minutes and serve.
10.

PROS

Mandazi is a delicious and easy-to-make pastry that pairs well with tea, coffee, or any other beverage of your choice.

It is also vegan-friendly and the recipe only requires a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

CONS

These pastries are deep-fried in many African countries, which increases the calorie and fat content.

However, this baked version is much healthier and delicious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This baked version of Mandazi is lower in calories and fat than the deep-fried version.
The pastry dough also contains vitamin E due to the use of vegetable oil instead of butter.
Additionally, the spices used like cardamom and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties and are beneficial for digestion.

	1 egg , beaten
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 cup milk
	2 tablespoons butter , melted
	2 cups white flour
	2 teaspoons baking powder