Mekitsa vegan
Mekitsa is a traditional snack that usually uses eggs or animal milk! This vegan version is made entirely from plant-based ingredients but still maintains the crispy exterior, soft and airy interior, and distinctive sweet and savory flavor. This recipe is easy to follow, requires no special equipment and is perfect served warm with a topping of powdered sugar or your favorite syrup.No animal ingredients, no cholesterol, yet still delicious and convenient for breakfast or an afternoon snack!
Shared by Fela
Time
60 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 250 grams of medium protein wheat flour
- One teaspoon of instant yeast
- One tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 200 ml warm water (can be replaced with vegetable milk such as soy milk/thin coconut milk for a more savory taste)
- One tablespoon of vegetable oil + enough oil for fryingOne tablespoon of vegetable oil + enough oil for frying
- Filling: fruit jam, powdered sugar or maple syrup to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix warm water, sugar and yeast, stir well then let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy (a sign that the yeast is active)
- 2
In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour the mixture back in slowly while stirring. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- 3
Knead the dough until it's smooth, pliable, and doesn't stick to your hands. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it rest for 40 minutes, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- 4
Heat enough oil over medium heat. Take a portion of the dough and gently flatten it with oiled hands until it forms a flat ball.
- 5
Fry the dough until it puffs up, turns golden brown, and is evenly cooked on both sides. Remove and drain the oil.
- 6
Serve warm with jam filling or a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Snacks are ready to be enjoyed!