Sweet African Doughnut (Mandazi)

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional) 1/2 cup warm milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil Oil for frying Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom (if using). In...

Fruit Biscuits

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup mixed diced fresh or frozen fruits (such as berries, peaches, apricots) Instructions: Preheat your oven to 425°F...

Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan...

Fluffy Pancakes

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil or cooking spray (for griddle or pan) Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder,...

For Better for Worse

For better for worse, we said. But should I let you go when shit hits the fan, spare you the agony, and march on like a good soldier? Is it love when I decide to give up on us because I have become a burden to you? Love is a complex emotion that encompasses many...