Soft-Baked Mandazi

Directions

1. In a large bowl add the warm water, evaporated milk, salt, sugar and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add eggs. 2. Then add 3 ½ cups flour, butter, cardamom, nutmeg, grated coconut and mix by hands or in a stand mixer. 3. Turn dough on a lightly-floured surface, knead dough until all the ingredients have been fully incorporated and the dough is not too sticky, when touched, gradually adding the remaining flour if you need be, err on the side of less flour rather than more flour. Mix dough until smooth about 1–2 minutes. 4. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled. 5. Roll out dough to 1-inch thickness. Cut in bite size or desired shapes. 6. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray or oil. Place mandazi on baking sheet and bake for about 10–12 minutes or until slightly turning brown. 7. Remove, and let it rest. If desired, you can sprinkle with powdered sugar to make it sweeter.

Ingredients