Chin Chin

Chin Chin is a crunchy, sweet, and delicious Nigerian snack that is usually deep-fried, sometimes baked. This right here is a crowd-pleaser.

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INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/3 cup powdered milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Mix together the flour, sugar, powdered milk, baking powder and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Add the margarine, using the tip of your fingers, rub flour and margarine together till mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Now add the egg and pour in the water, a little at a time and mix until a dough is formed.

Step 3

lightly knead until smooth and a little stretchy. Cover dough and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Dust your work surface with a little bit of flour. Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

Step 5

Heat up oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When hot. Fry the cut up doughs in batches while stirring occasionally until just a little bit golden, (they brown more as they cool).

Step 6

Using a slotted spoon, take out chin chin and place on paper towels to soak up excess oil.

Step 7

Cool completely and store in an airtight jar.