Vegan Nigerian Buns

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Dry yeast
• 1/2 cup Warm water
• 1/4 cup Vegan milk
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of dry yeast, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together until they are evenly distributed.
2. 2Pour in the 1/2 cup of warm water and the 1/4 cup of vegan milk. Mix with your hands or a sturdy spoon until a smooth, cohesive dough forms. It should not be too sticky.
3. 3Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm, draft-free spot and let the dough rise for 1 hour, or until it has visibly increased in size.
4. 4Pour the 2 cups of vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a tiny piece of dough into it; it should sizzle immediately.
5. 5Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Lightly flour your hands and shape the dough into small, uniform balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
6. 6Carefully add a few dough balls to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the buns for 3-4 minutes per side, turning them gently with a slotted spoon, until they are golden brown all over and puffed up.
7. 7Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried buns from the hot oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining dough balls.
8. 8Serve the vegan Nigerian buns warm.

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