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.