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Mtedza Puffs

Mtedza Puffs is a traditional Malawian recipe for a classic biscuit (cookie) snack of peanut, flour and butter balls that are oven baked and dusted with sugar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Malawian version of: Mtedza Puffs.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

25 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Makes:

12

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Baking RecipesMalawi Recipes


Ingredients:

150g finely-chopped peanuts
100g butter
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
200g flour
icing sugar
1 pinch salt

Method:

Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the peanuts, vanilla and flour. Roll the mixture into small balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Place in an oven pre-heated to 160°C (320°F/Gas Mark 3) and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and whilst still hot roll in icing sugar. Allow to cool and once cold roll in the icing sugar once more.