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flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: instant yeast

Sourdough starter adds probiotics and flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while providing moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

Mix flour, yeast, sugar and salt.

Add about a cup of water and oil first, then mix, keep adding water a little at a time until mixture becomes a dough.

Knead 10 minutes until smooth.

Put in bowl, cover and leave to rise until doubled.

Divide dough into even pieces, then shape into circles.

Heat oil and then fry the dough balls until golden brown.

Put it into clean pot and serve the delicious amagwinya.

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