Kijan mwen fe benyen #beignets | How to make haitian beignets #benyen

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is plant-based.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs until frothy.

Add 1/2 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the eggs and mix well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg and the zest of 1 lemon to the mixture.

Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Let the dough rest for a while before frying.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot for frying.

Shape the dough into small balls and fry them until golden brown.

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