Description
Nigerian Puff Puff is a popular West African fried dough snack with a soft, airy interior and a lightly crisp golden exterior. These sweet, fluffy dough balls are simple to make and perfect for gatherings, snacks, or serving with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, powdered milk, instant yeast, baking powder, cinnamon powder, and salt.
- Gradually pour in the water while mixing until a smooth, slightly thick batter forms.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen cloth and let the batter rest in a warm place for about 40 minutes until it becomes airy and rises.
- After resting, gently stir the batter to release some air bubbles while keeping the mixture light.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Scoop small portions of batter with a spoon or your fingers and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
- Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until the puff puff are evenly golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil before serving warm.
Notes
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the batter for extra aroma and flavor.
Dust the finished puff puff with powdered sugar for a sweeter dessert-style treat.
Substitute cinnamon with a pinch of nutmeg for a different warm spice flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat in an oven or air fryer at a low temperature for a few minutes to restore crispness.
Puff puff can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated in the oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
