Cameroonian Gateau Recipe| Nigerian Buns

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan option.

Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine warm water and milk, then add eggs and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and incorporate nutmeg, cinnamon, and orange zest.

Shape the dough into small balls or discs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the shaped dough in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

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