Making Yaniqueques (Dominican Fried Dough)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Sift flour, salt, and baking powder together in a sifter.

Make a well in the sifted flour and add 3 tablespoons of melted butter.

Add cold water gradually, mixing until the dough is set.

Let the dough sit for about 20 minutes.

Knead the dough lightly after resting.

Roll the dough into a log and shape it into desired forms, making a couple of slits on top.

Heat 2 cups of oil in a skillet until hot.

Fry the shaped dough in hot oil until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides.

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