Recipes for Kaimatis

Kaimatis are a popular Kenyan sweet treat that are similar to doughnuts. Here are two recipes for making kaimatis at home:

Recipe 1: Traditional Kaimatis

Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C).
6. Using wet hands, shape the dough into small balls and drop them into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown.
7. Remove the kaimatis from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe 2: Quick and Easy Kaimatis

Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Oil for frying

Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the self-rising flour and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.
4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (180°C).
6. Using wet hands, shape the dough into small balls and drop them into the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown.
7. Remove the kaimatis from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!

These recipes are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Enjoy your homemade kaimatis!

Traditional Kaimatis (Greek Doughnuts)

Ingredients:

- 500g (3 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 100g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 150ml (5oz) milk, warm
- 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Honey or syrup, for dipping (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 16-20 equal pieces.
7. Roll out each piece into a long rope about 25cm (10in) long.
8. Knot the ropes into pretzels or other desired shapes.
9. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 175°C (350°F).
10. Carefully drop the kaimatis into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
11. Remove the kaimatis from the oil and drain on paper towels.
12. Serve warm, dipped in honey or syrup if desired.

Variation: Loukoumades (Mini Greek Doughnuts)

Ingredients:

- 250g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50g (1/4 cup) sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 100ml (3oz) milk, warm
- 50g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Honey or syrup, for dipping (optional)

Instructions:

1. Follow the same steps as for traditional kaimatis, using the modified ingredients.
2. Instead of knotting the ropes into pretzels, cut them into 2cm (3/4in) pieces and shape them into balls.
3. Fry the loukoumades in batches until golden brown.
4. Serve warm, dipped in honey or syrup if desired.