Maandazxi ( African bread)

Maandazxi ( African bread)

Refined flr 2 cups

Sugar 2 tbsp

Baking pdr 1 tsp

Salt 1/8 tsp

Butter 1 cup

Egg 1

Milk ¾ cup

Oil

Method

Sieve flr with salt & baking pdr.

Add sugar & rub in butter till the mixture resembles bead crumbs.

Add egg & milk & knead to a soft dough, kneading well, add more flour if sticky.

Cover & keep aside for 20 minutes.

Divide dough into 2 portions.

Roll on a floured board into a rectangle, cut into 3 strips lengthwise.

Braid strips & pinch the edges to secure.

Repeat with remaining dough.

Deep fry in hot oil till golden.

Serve hot with stew.