HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT AFRICAN DROP DONUT/ BEIGNET SOUFFLÉ/ AMIMÉ ĶÉKÉ

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

Add 1/4 cup melted butter to a bowl.

Crack 4 eggs into the bowl with the melted butter.

Add 1 cup sugar to the mixture.

Mix the butter, eggs, and sugar together using a whisk until well combined.

Pour in 1 cup of evaporated milk and mix well.

Add 3 cups of flour to the mixture.

Incorporate 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt into the flour mixture.

Add nutmeg to the mixture and combine thoroughly.

Use a whisk to mix everything until the right consistency is achieved for the drop doughnut.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to medium-low heat.

Use a plastic measuring spoon to drop the dough into the hot oil, dipping the spoon in oil to prevent sticking.

Fry the dough until it pops up and flips on its own, indicating it is cooking properly.

Remove the donuts once they are golden brown and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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