Amazing Onion Fried Bakes using a Stand Mixer

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cheaper substitute.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while leeks can be less expensive.

Measure out 20 ounces of flour (1 pound 4 ounces or 4 cups).

Measure out 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of Himalayan salt.

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and mix to combine.

Using a stand mixer on low level (level 2), mix the dry ingredients for about a minute or two.

Grate 1 cup of onion using a standard grater or mini food processor, adjusting based on taste.

Add the grated onion to the flour mixture and mix on level 4 for a minute or two.

Gradually add water while mixing on level 4 until the dough is sticky.

Knead the dough for 5 minutes, adding flour gradually until it comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Remove the dough hook, rub the dough with oil or butter, and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.

Divide the dough into four portions, shaping each into a ball and letting them rest for 5-10 minutes.

Roll each ball out with a rolling pin, ensuring not to roll too thin for fluffiness.

Cut the rolled dough into quarters using a knife or pizza cutter.

Heat 3 cups of vegetable oil in a medium pan over high heat.

Test the oil temperature by dropping in a small piece of dough; if it browns, the oil is ready.

Carefully add the dough pieces to the hot oil, pouring oil over them to help them swell.

Remove the bakes from the oil once they swell and are cooked to your desired darkness.

Drain the bakes on the side and serve warm.

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