THE PERFECT NIGERIAN BUNS | THE KITCHEN MUSE

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is lactose-free.

Pour plain flour into a bowl.

Add sugar, salt, and baking soda to the flour and mix together.

Add margarine (or butter) and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Add eggs to the mixture and mix.

Pour in milk and water (both at room temperature) and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough is thick and stiff.

Let the dough sit for a couple of minutes while heating oil.

Drop spoonfuls of the dough into hot oil to fry.

Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip to cook the other side.

Remove the buns from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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