Magwinya: Doughnut Bites from Botswana
Magwinya: Doughnut Bites from Botswana from Botswana.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Rest
- 1 hr 30 min
- Total
- 1 hr 41 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Magwinya: Doughnut Bites from Botswana is listed as dessert from Botswana. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
7 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour300 g
- Water59 ml
- Sugar30 ml
- Yeast7.4 ml
- Salt1.2 ml
- Neutral oil481 ml
- Icing sugar118 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Mix the dough In a stand mixer bowl. add the water, sugar, and yeast.
Step 2
Leave to get foamy, about 5 minutes. Add in the flour, salt, and vegetable oil.
5 min
Step 3
Knead with a dough hook until a smooth dough forms, about 5 minutes. Leave the dough to rise Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and form into a ball.
5 min
Step 4
Lightly mist the bowl with oil and replace the ball of dough into it. Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place, 1 to 1½ hours, until doubled.
90 min
Step 5
Shape and fry the doughnuts Preheat about 5cm (2") of vegetable oil in a pot to 180℃ / 350℉ – you can use a smaller pot needing less oil to fill but cooking less doughnuts at a time, or a larger one and cook more each batch. I also like to set up a drying rack set over a paper-towel-lined sheet pan to drain the doughnuts on, so they stay crispy.
Step 6
You can also prep a plate with paper towels if you don't want to bother. When the oil is at temperature, use a cookie scoop or two regular tablespoons to form a piece of dough into a rough ball shape and place in the oil.
Step 7
Repeat for as many doughnuts as will fit in your pot without overcrowding. Fry each doughnut for about a minute on each side, turning halfway through.
1 min
Step 8
Drain on prepared rack or paper towels. When the doughnuts have cooled slightly, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 537 kcal
- Protein
- 8.3 g
- Carbs
- 89.8 g
- Fat
- 15.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 1.7 g
- Fibre
- 2.5 g
- Sugar
- 32.2 g
- Sodium
- 154 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 13 November.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Magwinya: Doughnut Bites from Botswana take?
1 hr 41 min all in — 5 min prep, 6 min cook, 1 hr 30 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
How much sugar?
2 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.