Peppermint Flavor Mandazi

Ingredients

7 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup vegitable oil

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups warm water 

1 cup white sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

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Direction

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. 

2. Add sugar, salt, eggs, evaporated milk, and blend well. 

4. Mix in 4 cups of the flour and beat until smooth. Add the vegitable and then the remaining 3 cups of flour. 

5. Cover and. set aside for up to 1 hour or until the dough doubles.

6. Roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. 

7. Let them sit for 30 mins

8. Fry in 360 degree F hot oil. Make sure you get the mandazi in a medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides.

If mandazi do not pop up, oil is not hot enough. 

Once they are done drain onto paper towels.