Mahamri (Swahili Spiced Coconut Donuts)

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 1/4 cups coconut milk, warmed
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Oil, for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and cardamom in a large bowl.
2. 2Stir in warm coconut milk and melted butter and knead into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
3. 3Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
4. 4Punch down, roll out to 1/2-inch thickness, and cut into triangles.
5. 5Let the shaped pieces rest, covered, for 20 minutes.
6. 6Heat oil to 300°F (150°C) and fry the mahamri in batches until puffed and golden brown, 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally.
7. 7Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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