Description
A slightly sweet yeasted bread, mofo gasy is served as a breakfast street food with coffee in Madagascar. Think of it as a round, delicious pancake ball.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour) (60 g)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp cream of rice or rice rawa (45 g)
- 1/2 tsp instant yeast (2 g)
- 2 tbsp sugar, divided use (25 g)
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water (180 ml)
- 1 1/2 tsp condensed milk (optional) (7.5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
Instructions
Prepare the Batter
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup (60 g) whole-wheat pastry flour, ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (45 g) cream of rice, and ½ tsp (2 g) instant yeast.
- Add Sugar and Water: Add 1 tsp (5 g) sugar and ¾ cup (180 ml) lukewarm water to the dry ingredients. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
- Let Batter Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place to rise for 1 to 2 hours. This resting period allows the cream of rice to soften, making the batter smoother.
Finalize the Batter
- Add Remaining Ingredients: After the initial rise, stir in the remaining 1 tbsp + 2 tsp (20 g) sugar, 1½ tsp (7.5 ml) condensed milk (if using), and ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Let Batter Froth: Cover the mixture again and set aside for another 30 to 45 minutes until the batter becomes frothy.
Cook the Mofo Gasy
- Heat the Pan: Preheat an aebleskiver pan on medium heat.
- Oil the Wells: Add ¼ tsp oil to each well of the aebleskiver pan.
- Add Batter: Pour about 1 tbsp of the batter into each well.
- Cook the Bottoms: Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Flip and Cook Through: Using a fork or wooden skewer, flip each piece over and cook the other side until golden brown and the inside is fully cooked.
Serve
- Serve Hot or at Room Temperature: Serve the Mofo Gasy hot for breakfast or let them cool to room temperature for a snack.
Notes
- Substitutions: If you can’t find whole-wheat pastry flour, regular all-purpose flour works as a substitute. For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Alternative Sweeteners: Instead of sugar, you can use honey or maple syrup. Adjust the amount to taste.
- Flavors: Experiment with different flavor extracts like almond or coconut for a variation.
- Stuffing Options: Add a surprise filling like a small piece of chocolate, fruit jam, or cream cheese in the center before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Resting Time: 2 hours 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Malaysian