Doughnut (Somali Kac Kac)

somali-kackac Kac kac is the name of these little fried dough treasures. Sometimes they are referred to Somali Beignets. These are beloved in Somalia especially during the month of Ramadan. Somali's anxiously await for Iftaar, the meal to break the fast, and the fragrance of cardamom scented dough is a tradition which can bring people right back home. The scent of celebration. A bite of deliciousness. These are super quick and easy to make and very addicting.

2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 tsp. baking powder
½ cup sugar
½ cup ghee or butter, melted
2 Tbsp. milk, warm
1 tsp. cardamom powder
2 eggs
oil, for frying
confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl.

Add sugar and cardamom powder.

Pour hot melted ghee or butter onto the flour mixture. Mix well until combined.

Add the warm milk and lightly beaten eggs and knead the dough until smooth. You should be able to easily clean the bowl with dough and then you know it is done.

Roll out the dough into a circular shape to a thickness of about half an" and cut into the desired shape.

Heat the oil.

Deep fry the kac kac until golden brown, remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain oil.

Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Serve and enjoy.

Makes 4 servings.