African Puff puff Recipe
Learn how to make Nigerian puff puff that’s soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden. This easy recipe is ideal for snacks, parties, or a sweet treat anytime.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 113.3kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1¼ cups water divided
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar + 1 teaspoon sugar for proofing the yeast
- enough oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ½ cup warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, and the yeast. Cover and let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until bubbly.
- In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients - flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- Add the proofed yeast mixture and the remaining ¾ cup of water to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
- Cover the batter and allow it to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. (The risen dough has a distinct sweet smell, which will make you know the dough is ready for frying).
- Heat oil to about 360°F (180°C) in a pan deep and wide enough to accommodate the puff puff balls.
- Scoop small portions of the batter and carefully drop into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, turning as needed. If you find it hard to turn puff puff while frying, use the frying spoon to press the balls down a bit before turning them.
- Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel or sieve. Enjoy while still hot or warm.
Notes
- Adding Nutmeg to this recipe is optional, but I really like the subtle flavor it gives the Puff puff.
- The hand works well when mixing the dough, but you can use the mixer; just don't overmix.
- You can also use an Ice cream scoop to drop the dough inside the oil.
- Try using a heavy-bottomed pan or a non-stick pan for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 113.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 31.4mg | Potassium: 33.5mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 5.3mg | Iron: 1.2mg