Instructions

1. 1
   Sift together the flour and baking powder in a bowl.
2. 2
   Mix in the salt, lemon zest, sugar, and cloves.
3. 3
   Rub in the butter until the flour becomes coarse.
4. 4
   Combine the vanilla and water, then mix this into the flour mixture to get a firm dough.
5. 5
   Knead the dough for about 2 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hands. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Flour a work surface, and roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut the dough into 10 equal squares, then roll each square into a ball.
8. 8
   Heat a pan of oil over medium heat. Deep fry the mandazi in batches of 5 for about 10 minutes or until they are puffed, brown all over, and cooked through.
9. 9
   Remove when it is fully done and enjoy your delicious East African Doughnuts.