Mtedza (Peanut Puffs)

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Mtedza (Peanut Puffs)

Mtedza (Peanut Puffs) is a traditional Malawi recipe for a classic biscuit (cookie) like snack of peanuts in a margarine and butter dough that are rolled into balls and oven baked. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Malawi version of: Peanut Puffs (Mtedza).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

55 minutes

Makes:

Rating:

Tags : Baking Recipes Cake Recipes Malawi Recipes

Ingredients:

150g finely-chopped peanuts
100g margarine (or butter)
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
220g flour
icing sugar
generous pinch of salt

Method:

Cream together the margarine (or butter) and sugar then add the peanuts, vanilla extract, salt and flour. Knead lightly then break-off small pieces and roll into balls. Place on a greased baking tray and bake in an oven pre-heated to 170°C (325°F/Gas Mark 3) for about 35 minutes.

Remove from the oven and immediately roll in the icing sugar. Allow to cool then roll the peanut puffs in the icing sugar once more before serving as a snack.