In a mixing bowl, add the warm milk and water

Add in the yeast and let it rest for 5 minutes

Add in the sugar, egg, cardamom, cinnamon, and baking powder

Mix the ingredients together really well

Slowly start to incorporate the flour into the wet mixture

Knead the dough until smooth

Use the oil to help with kneading, if you are mixing by hand, the oil will help your hands from getting sticky with dough. If you are using a stand mixer, the oil will help the machine pick up any dough that is on the side of the bowl.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl and allow it to rise

Divide the dough in half and roll out each half into about 1/2 inch thick circle

You can shape the Mandazi into triangles or into circles with a cookie cutter

Allow the Mandazi pieces to rise for about 20 minutes

Fry the Mandazi in oil that is set to medium-high heat until they are golden brown in color. Do not use high heat, this will cook the outside of the mandazi too fast and will not allow the inside to be fully cooked

Serve as is or sprinkle with powdered sugar