🇲🇬 Malagasy Cuisine

Mofo Baolina

Malagasy Fried Doughnut

Prep Time 40 min
Servings 12
Difficulty Easy
Calories 199 kcal

Puffy, golden fried dough balls dusted with sugar, crispy outside and airy inside, a beloved Malagasy street snack.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. 2 Add warm water and egg, knead into soft dough.
  3. 3 Cover and let rise 20 min until puffy.
  4. 4 Heat oil to 170°C. Pinch off small balls of dough.
  5. 5 Fry in batches until golden all over, about 3-4 min.
  6. 6 Drain and dust generously with powdered sugar.

Did You Know?

Mofo baolina means "round bread" in Malagasy and is the island's answer to the doughnut, found at every market and roadside stall.