Atsyomo(Twisted Cakes; African) Recipe

Name: Atsyomo(Twisted Cakes; African)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. anise seed; 1 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 Tbsp. melted margarine; 1/4 c. milk; salad oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

1
Beat the egg in a deep bowl.
2
Add the sugar, nutmeg and anise seed.
3
Beat well.
4
Sift the flour, salt and baking powder.
5
Knead well, adding more flour if the dough is too sticky.
6
Roll out on a floured board with a floured rolling pin, to slightly less than 1/4-inch thickness.
7
Cut into 1-inch strips, then cut on an angle, making diamond shapes.
8
Cut a slit in each and pull a corner through.
9
Or use the unslit diamond shape.
10
Fry in deep hot oil until golden brown.
11
Drain on absorbent paper.
12
Roll in sugar. (Makes 6 dozen cakes.)

293

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. anise seed, and more.

Yes, Atsyomo(Twisted Cakes; African) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Atsyomo(Twisted Cakes; African)

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