Nigerian Puff-Puff
Sweet, fluffy, and irresistibly golden, Nigerian Puff-Puff is a beloved West African snack that’s as fun to prepare as it is to eat. Made from a simple yet flavorful batter of all-purpose flour, sugar, nutmeg, and a touch of salt, this fried treat gets its airy texture from active dry yeast, which allows the dough to rise into pillowy perfection. Fried to a crispy golden brown in hot vegetable oil, each bite delivers a delightful combination of light sweetness and warm spice. Perfect for parties, festive gatherings, or an indulgent snack, Puff-Puff is easy to customize and endlessly satisfying. Whether served warm on its own or paired with your favorite dipping sauce, this classic Nigerian delicacy is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy to activate the yeast.
Add the flour, salt, and nutmeg to the yeast mixture. Mix well until you have a smooth batter. The batter should be of dropping consistency but not too watery.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set it in a warm place for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it doubles in size and becomes bubbly.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat until it's hot (about 350°F or 180°C). You need enough oil so that the Puff-Puff can float.
Using a small scoop or your hand, drop small balls of the dough mixture into the hot oil (about the size of a golf ball). Do not overcrowd the pot to ensure even frying.
Fry the puff-puff until golden brown on all sides. This will take about 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to turn them over as needed.
Once golden brown, remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious puff-puff either as a snack or a dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 630.6 g | 808% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.2 g | 451% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 403.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1189 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 286.0 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
