Banfora (Fried Pastry with Pineapple)

Step 1

Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl

Step 2

Cut the butter into the mixture then rub with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine bread crumbs.

Step 3

Add in the sugar and pineapple and then stir in the beaten egg.

Step 4

Mix to a stiff dough add in a little milk if it is too stiff.

Step 5

Tip onto a floured surface and knead lightly before rolling out to a round disk about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 6

Cut the dough into 4-5 inch rounds, then fry on a lightly oiled griddle pan, over medium low heat until golden brown on both sides.

Step 7

Cool on a wire rack and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture

Step 8

Serve