Africa
- East Africa
- Mandazi - a fried bread (served with no glazing or frosting) that is popular in areas around the Swahili countries of Kenya and Tanzania. Often eaten along with breakfast or tea, or as a snack by itself.
- South Africa
- Vetkoek (pronounced FET-kook) - a fried bread dough traditional to Afrikaner and also called magwenya by the indigenous population. It is typically rolled into a ball or hot dog bun shape.
- West Africa
- Akara - most popular in Nigeria is a fried dough made from ground black-eyed peas or black-eyed pea flour. Oinons, peppers, and salt to taste are added for more flavor. Typically eaten as a breakfast with "pap,"or custard locally called akamu by Igbo people. Very similar to the latin Acaraje.
- Puff Puff - also a Nigerian dish, is a fried sweet dough (with no glazing or frosting) made from flour, sugar, yeast, and vanilla extract, typically served as an appetizer when entertaining guest, or bought as a snack from a street vendor.
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