AMAGWINYA

SERVES 16 PEOPLE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 CUPS OF FLOUR

• 2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER

• ¼ TEASPOON SALT

• 1 CUP OF SOUR MILK

• ¾ CUP SUGAR

• 3 LARGE EGGS

• 6 TO 8 CUPS OF VEGETABLE/CANOLA OIL FOR DEEP FRYING

 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, sift together the fl our, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

2. In another large bowl, whisk the sour milk and sugar, until smooth and combined.

3. Beat in the eggs until just combined.

4. Add the fl our mixture to the wet mixture, stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.

5. Refrigerate it for about 2 hours, or until completely chilled.

6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 2 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Return the dough to the fridge for another hour.

7. Turn the dough onto a fl oured surface. Divide the dough into 16 rolls.

8. Put the rolls in the refrigerator while you heat the oil.

9. In a heavy medium pot or a deep-fat fryer, put enough oil to achieve a depth of about 10 centimetres; heat it to 190°C.

10. Fry until golden brown on each side.