CAMEROONIAN STREET FOOD | Eat in the Streets with Me | Best African Streetfood

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Baking powder provides a quicker rise, and sourdough starter is often available at no cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

Add warm water gradually and mix until a smooth dough forms.

Incorporate nutmeg and vanilla extract into the dough.

Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until hot.

Scoop small portions of dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.

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