CUSTARD DOUGHNUT|DOUGHNUT|DOUGHNUT RECIPE|DONUT RECIPE|DONUT OR DOUGHNUT|NIGERIAN FOOD |AFRICAN FOOD

custard powder

🥗Healthier: cornstarch

💰Cheaper: flour + sugar mixture

Cornstarch is lower in calories and easier to find.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with more flavor.

Mix warm milk and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.

Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 8-10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut out doughnut shapes using a cutter and place them on a floured surface.

Cover the doughnuts and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the custard by mixing custard powder with water according to package instructions.

Fill each doughnut with custard using a piping bag.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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