How to make Magwinya| Quick and easy recipe at home| Magwinga/Vetkoeks/Fatcakes South African recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar richness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Add 4 cups of cake flour to a mixing bowl.

Add the remaining yeast from the packet.

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt to the bowl.

Mix the dry ingredients together.

Gradually pour in lukewarm water while mixing until the dough is smooth and free of lumps.

Cover the dough with a paper towel and let it rise for 30 to 45 minutes in a warm place.

Heat oil in a deep pan until very hot.

Scoop out portions of the dough and shape them into balls.

Carefully place the dough balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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