Easiest Way To Make Cameroonian Gateau/Nigerian Buns

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent and is vegan.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a lighter alternative, suitable for lactose intolerance.

Put 3 tablespoons of butter into the microwave for 1 minute to dissolve.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of lukewarm water and let it sit for 5 minutes with the yeast.

Add sugar, salt, nutmeg to the water mixture and stir.

Whisk 2 eggs and add them to the mixture.

Add the sifted flour to the mixture and begin mixing with a whisk.

Switch to using hands to knead the dough as it gets sticky.

Add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky to achieve the right consistency.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes elastic.

Cut the dough into smaller pieces and round them, placing them on a floured tray.

Cover the dough and place it in a warm oven for about 45 minutes to rise.

Heat oil on low heat for frying.

Once the dough has risen, fold each piece and place it into the oil for frying.

Fry on medium heat to ensure the inside cooks properly without burning the outside.

Turn the dough pieces in the oil to ensure even cooking and browning.

Once golden brown, remove the fried pieces and place them on a colander to drain excess oil.

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