Nigerian buns is a street snack similar to Puff Puff but richer and with less oil. It has a somewhat crunchy exterior, chewy and delicious on the inside. These are quite easy to make and require no rising time

Nigerian buns is a street snack similar to Puff Puff but richer and with less oil. It has a somewhat crunchy exterior, chewy and delicious on the inside. These are quite easy to make and require no rising time.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 – 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter
  • Oil for deep frying

PROCEDURE

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 1

Measure out your ingredients.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 2

Whisk together the dry ingredients.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 3

Whisk together the wet ingredients and pour into the dry.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 4

Mix to combine. Batter should be a little thick and stretchy. Cover and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 5

Heat up oil in a bottomed pot/pan. when hot drop batter into the oil with an oiled rounded tablespoon or scoop with your hand. (Oil shouldn’t be too hot or the buns won’t cook through).

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 6

Fry until bottom is golden brown, turn buns over and fry till it’s golden all over.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 7

Take buns out as they brown as all might not brown at the same time.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 8

Transfer into a paper lined bowl/colander/tray to soak up excess oil.

Nigerian buns recipe by Dolapo Grey

Step 9

Enjoy!

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