Mandazi East African Doughnuts

Step 1: A large bowl

Step 2: Add the warm water, evaporated milk, salt, sugar and yeast.

Step 3: Set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add egg

Step 5: Mix

Step 6: Then add 3 ½ cups flour, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, grated coconut and continue mixing by hands or in a stand mixer .

Step 7: 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

Step 8: Gradually add the remaining flour if you need to, err on the side of less flour than more flour.

Step 9: Knead dough until smooth about 1 -2 minutes.

Step 10: Place dough in a greased bowl

Step 11: Turning once to coat.

Step 12: Cover Loosely with a clean cloth

Step 13: Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled.

Step 14: Roll out dough in to 1 inch thick.

Step 15: Cut in bite size

Step 16: In a deep fat fryer heat oil 350 degrees.

Step 17: Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size.

Step 18: Remove with a slotted spoon onto paper towels