Mix dry ingredients in bowl
Add butter rub until it forms breadcrumbs. Add milk a little at a time and knead until smooth dough forms
Cover dough and rest 30 minutes. Divide dough into four parts
Pinch dough from one of the pieces and roll into a long triangle. Slit across to create sizable length to plait
Take one of the triangle pieces and cut into three without sliting the top
You can choose to plait the dough on the working surface
Or plait with your fingers which is easier
Plait one by one covering the ones done
Repeat until all dough is finished
Heat oil and drop mandazi plaits in the oil once hot enough
Fry until golden brown
Keep covered as you finish the rest
Serve warm
