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This recipe will help you make a popular Nigerian dessert. In Nigeria, puff-puffs are often eaten as a snack, after a meal as dessert, or even for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of warm water
- Oil for deep-frying
Steps
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![Step 1 Mix 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast together.]()
Mix 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast together. -
![Step 2 Set the mixture aside.]()
Set the mixture aside. Let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.Advertisement -
Add 2 1/2 cups of flour to it. Mix until it's smooth and not lumpy. -
Cover the batter with foil. Let it rise for approximately 1 to 2 hours.
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![Step 1 Pour oil in a frying pan on your stove.]()
Pour oil in a frying pan on your stove. Put a little drop of the batter to the oil in order to see if it's hot enough; it should sizzle and start cooking immediately if the oil is hot enough. -
Use a spoon to gather up the batter and another spoon to form it into a ball. Drop it in the hot oil.
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Fry the batter until the bottom is golden brown.
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Flip and fry the other side until its golden brown as well.
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Use a large slotted spoon to take the puff-puff out the oil.
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![Step 6 Use paper towels to soak up any excess oil.]()
Use paper towels to soak up any excess oil. -
Add powdered sugar to it. Serve and enjoy!
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow to bake a cake without an oven?
Community AnswerCakes require an oven to cook. You could make pancakes in a skillet or a mug cake in a microwave -
QuestionHow do I make pizza without an oven?
Moses ShuldinerCommunity AnswerUse pita or other flat bread as a crust. Add your favourite toppings. Cook in the microwave. Start at a minute and a half. You can microwave longer if it is not cooked to your taste. -
QuestionCan I add pepper in the puff puff?
BigbraingirlCommunity AnswerYes you can add pepper in the puff puff to make it a savory meal. Try using other spices such as salt or herbs as well.
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Nigerian puff-puffs are a delicious sweet treat you can eat for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. All you need is active dry yeast, flour, sugar, and oil. First, mix ½ cup of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then add 2 ½ cups of flour and mix it until it’s smooth. Cover the batter with foil and leave it to sit for 1-2 hours. After that, gather spoonfuls of batter and shape them into balls with a second spoon. Then, fry them in oil until they’re golden brown. Remember to flip them so both sides cook through. Once the puff-puffs have cooled, sprinkle them with powdered sugar like donuts. For more tips, including how to remove excess oil from your puff-puffs, read on!
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