The amount of baking powder needed for a recipe depends on the specific recipe and the desired texture and rise of the final product. In the case of mandazi, which is a popular East African fried dough snack, the typical ratio of baking powder to flour is approximately 2 teaspoons of baking powder per 1 cup (approximately 120-140 grams) of flour.
To calculate the amount of baking powder needed for 2 kg (2000 grams) of flour, you can use the following steps:
Determine the number of cups in 2 kg of flour: Since 1 cup of all-purpose flour weighs around 120-140 grams (let's use 130 grams for this calculation), you can divide 2000 grams by 130 grams/cup: 2000 grams ÷ 130 grams/cup ≈ 15.38 cups
Calculate the amount of baking powder for 15.38 cups of flour: If you are using the typical ratio of 2 teaspoons of baking powder per 1 cup of flour, you'll need 2 teaspoons x 15.38 cups ≈ 30.76 teaspoons of baking powder.
Rounded to a practical value, you would need about 30-31 teaspoons of baking powder for 2 kg of flour when making mandazi.
Please note that this is a general guideline, and the actual amount of baking powder may vary depending on the specific recipe you are following and your personal preference for the texture of the mandazi. It's always a good idea to start with a slightly lesser amount of baking powder if you're unsure and adjust based on the results of your first batch.