HOW TO MAKE SOMALI KAC KAC PASTRY

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Cut the dough into diamond shapes using a knife or pastry cutter.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the dough pieces in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the fried pastries and drain on paper towels.

Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon and cardamom.

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