Uganda Mandazi --Fried Dough

"Amandazi is a traditional Ugandan recipe for a classic snack made from a pastry of corn meal and wheat flour bound with egg and milk that's fried in oil before serving."
 
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Ready In:
28mins
Ingredients:
6
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix together the flours and sugar. Add the egg and milk and stir to form a viscous dough.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan to a depth of about 6cm. Once the oil is hot add the batter 1 tbsp at a time and fry until golden.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and serve once all the mandazi are done.

Questions & Replies

  1. Hi Chef Jean, I have never quite gotten how the mandazi get to have a smooth and soft crust. Is the secret in the cornflour?
     
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<p>I am a trained chef, but my career has taken a back seat to my family and my sanity. I do work part time as a pastry chef/prep cook/expo at a small restaurant. It's really nice to work part time and do something I love.</p> <p>I have a&nbsp;five year old son, a newborn baby girl (as of 2013)&nbsp;and have been married for&nbsp;8 years. <br /><br /><br /></p>
 
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