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Baked Mandazi (Spiced Coconut Buns)

East African cardamom and coconut buns, lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and baked instead of fried.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 0.33 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, coconut sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk coconut milk, egg, and melted coconut oil.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients into a soft dough; knead briefly on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Divide into 12 pieces and shape into small triangles or rounds.
  6. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.