Nigerian Puff Puff
Nigerian Puff puff is a delicious deep-fried street snack that is sweet, spongy, and a total crowd-pleaser. It’s similar to buns but lighter and smooth. It is a simple and easy snacks to prepare.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered milk, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 cups warm water
- Oil for deep frying
Tools
- Bowl
- Deep Frying Pan
- Rounded Tablespoon
- Mixing Spoon
Method
Add the dry ingredients except for the salt into a big bowl.
Mix the dry ingredients, add the warm water and salt and mix until smooth and lump-free.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and/or kitchen napkin and leave in a warm spot until the batter is well formed.(For about 40 minutes).
Deflate batter and give it a very good mix (pulling the dough towards you), then heat up some oil for deep frying.
You will notice the change in texture after about 5 minutes and it would continue to rise.
Test to make sure the oil is hot enough by dropping a teaspoon of batter into it. If batter flows to the top then it’s fine. If it browns too quickly, oil is too hot, take off the heat and cool for a minute.
Using a rounded tablespoon or your hand, drop batter into hot oil and fry till bottom is golden brown, turn balls over and fry till it’s golden brown all over.
Using a slotted spoon, take out Puff Puff and place on paper napkins to soak up excess oil. Continue the process till you use up all the batter.
Tips
Puff Puff is best enjoyed hot and it can be served with any beverage or drink of your choice.
Author
This recipe was contributed by Abiola Farounbi.