Amagwinya recipe | Vetkoeks | Fatcakes | Puff puffs | South African recipe | How to make magwinya

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.

In a large bowl, mix your dry ingredients & make a whole with a spoon in the middle.

Add water & mix until well combined.

Add oil & knead for around 8-10 minutes or until the dough is no longer sticky.

Transfer the dough to a bowl & let it rise for about 45 minutes. The dough will now be triple the size.

Knead the dough again for +-1 minutes & cup it into circles.

Set them aside for about 5 minutes.

On a medium heat fry your fat cakes until they turn golden brown.

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