Bonelos Manglo (Chamorro Air Donuts)

6/14/11

I haven't posted a recipe in a while, so what better way to start off than with a native Chamorro treat?! I received this recipe from a Chamorro woman (thankfully it accompanied a lovely Bonelo Manglo to try!)

Bonelos Manglo (Chamorro Air Donuts)

Bonelos Manglo (Chamorro Air Donuts)

Senora Cruz (Guam)

Ingredients:

5 Cups Flour

1 ½ Cups Sugar

1 ½ tbls. Baking Powder

1 ½ tbls. Shortening

1 tbls. Salad oil

1 Can Coconut Milk or 1 ¾ cups real fresh milk

Salad oil for frying

Directions:

·      Mix dry mixture first-flour, sugar, baking powder

·      Then add shortening and carfully mix with dry mix making sure all of the shortening is distributed into the mix

·      Add salad oil again, mix well with dry mix and shortening

·      Add milk slowly, mix well until mixture forms into a large ball

·      Roll out dough then cut into 2” diamond shapes (can do any shape)

·      Heat pot/pan with oil so you can fry the donuts

·      Make sure oil is hot enough to fry; test oil with one piece of donut

·      Fry both sides of donuts until golden brown

·      Line a bowl or pan with paper towel to drip dry the donuts

·      Let cool and enjoy!