Makoenya (Fat Cakes)

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (7g) active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit until foamy.
2. 2Combine flour and salt in a large bowl, then mix in the yeast mixture to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
3. 3Knead briefly until smooth, then cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. 4Punch down the dough and pinch off small portions, rolling each into a ball.
5. 5Flatten each ball slightly and let rest for 10 minutes.
6. 6Heat oil in a deep pot to medium heat.
7. 7Fry the dough pieces in batches, turning occasionally, until puffed and golden brown on all sides, about 4-6 minutes each.
8. 8Drain on paper towels and serve warm, plain or with butter and jam.

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