How to make Puff Puff in easy steps

Puff puff is a delicious deep-fried Nigerian street snack that is sweet, spongy, and a total crowd-pleaser. It’s similar to the Nigerian buns but lighter.

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

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Add the dry ingredients except for the salt into a big bowl.

Step 2

Mix the dry ingredients, add the warm water and salt and mix until smooth and lump-free.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and/or kitchen napkin and leave in a warm spot until doubled in bulk.

Step 4

About 40 minutes later…

Step 5

Deflate batter and give it a very good mix (pulling the dough towards you), then heat up some oil for deep frying

Step 6

You will notice the change in texture after about 5 minutes and it would continue to rise

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Enjoy with your favourite drink.