Nigerian Puff Puff

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5 from 1 vote

Enjoy the light, airy, fluffy, and flavorful quality of authentic, homemade Nigerian Puff Puff!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Snack

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

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Servings: puff puff

Calories: 39kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

250 g self-rising flour
2 tsp dry active yeast
½ tsp nutmeg
A pinch cinnamon (optional)
5 tbsp granulated sugar
A pinch salt
Lukewarm water
Sunflower oil (for deep frying)

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Instructions

Make the batter

Pour the self-rising flour into a bowl. In a small glass bowl, mix the dried active yeast with water.
Season the flour with salt, cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg.
Add water to the dry ingredients.
Mix the contents with your hands or a hand mixer.
Pour in the yeast mixture. Mix the batter until thick.
Cover it with cling film and a kitchen towel for 45 minutes to 2 hours.

Deep fry the puff puff

Add oil into a pot and heat over medium fire.
Dip a spoon or ice cream scooper into the oil.
Scoop out the batter and deep fry.
Remove the puff puff from the oil with a skimmer spoon.
Place it on a fine mesh sieve above a glass bowl.
Finally, top it with your favorite garnish and serve!

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Notes

Prepare the batter properly for the right flavor and texture.
Ensure that the oil is hot enough before deep frying.
Filter excess oil to prevent sogginess.

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