BANFORA (FRIED PASTRY WITH PINEAPPLE) - RECIPE FROM BURKINA FASO 🇧🇫

millet

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious substitute, while rice is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded dried coconut

Almonds provide a different flavor with health benefits.

Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.

Cut the butter into the mixture then rub with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.

Add in the sugar and pineapple and then stir in the beaten egg.

Mix to a stiff dough add in a little milk if it is too stiff.

Tip onto a floured surface and knead lightly before rolling out to a round disk about 1/4 inch thick.

Cut the dough into 4-5 inch rounds, then fry on a lightly oiled griddle pan, over medium low heat until golden brown on both sides.

Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Serve.

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