How to Make Nigerian Puff‐Puffs

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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
Part 1
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Preparing the Batter

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    Let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.
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    Mix until it's smooth and not lumpy.
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    Let it rise for approximately 1 to 2 hours.
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Frying the Puff-Puffs

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    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.
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    Drop it in the hot oil.
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    Serve and enjoy!
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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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