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How To Make Diphaphatha | Botswana Bread Recipe

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Phaphatha

Cultural Context

Phaphatha, a beloved snack in Botswana, is often enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations. This fried dough treat is similar to the West African Puff Puff, showcasing the region's shared culinary heritage. Traditionally, it brings people together, symbolizing hospitality and community. Today, variations exist across Africa, with some incorporating spices or fruits, making it a versatile delight.

BotswanaBWsnack
60 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and is vegan.

1

In a medium bowl, combine bread flour, baking powder, sugar, and some salt

2

Make a well in the middle and add cold water along with vegetable oil

3

Mix with a wooden spoon until the flour is moist

4

Lightly flour the work surface and turn out the dough onto it

5

Knead the dough until soft and pliable, adding more flour if sticky, for about 5 minutes

6

Cut the dough into nine equal pieces

7

Flour the cutting board and shape each piece into a ball

8

Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them bench rest for 15 minutes

9

Preheat the griddle to 300°F

10

Coat the dough with flour on both sides, stretch it out, and flatten it

11

Place the flattened dough on the griddle

12

Cook for 15 minutes, then flip and cook for another 15 minutes

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingrising

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskdeep skilletspoonpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Poff PoffPuff Puff

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