Tasty Liberian Doughnuts | Twisted Style | African Food

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a natural sweetness.

Measure 4 cups of flour and add 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant dry yeast directly to the flour.

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the flour mixture.

In a separate bowl, whisk 1 egg and set aside.

Heat 1 1/2 cups of milk and 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave for 1 minute until melted and combined.

Let the milk mixture cool slightly before adding the egg.

Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the milk, butter, and egg mixture slowly, mixing to combine.

Transfer the dough to a clean, floured countertop and knead until not sticky, adding flour as needed.

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a floured bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled in size.

After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out, cutting it into pieces to twist into shapes.

Twist the dough pieces together and seal the ends, placing them on a floured surface to rest for 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot for frying.

Fry the doughnuts in batches, ensuring the oil temperature is not too high to avoid burning the outside while the inside remains raw.

Once golden brown, remove the doughnuts and let them drain excess oil on a screen.

Roll the fried doughnuts in sugar to coat.

Cooking Techniques

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