HOW TO MAKE PUFF PUFF Congolese Mikate

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a similar flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Mix 2 cups of self-raising flour, 2 tablespoons of dry yeast, a pinch of salt, and just under 1 cup of sugar in a large bowl.

Gradually add just under 1 cup of lukewarm water while mixing with hands until the mixture becomes a thicker consistency.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well until fully combined.

Cover the mixture and let it proof for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or longer for better results.

After proofing, check the dough; it should be well-risen and fluffy.

In a deep pan, add enough vegetable oil for deep frying and heat it on high until hot, then reduce the heat to medium.

Add some coconut oil to the hot vegetable oil for flavor and let it melt.

Test the oil by dropping a small amount of dough into it; if it rises, the oil is ready.

Wet your fingers to prevent sticking, then shape the dough into balls and drop them into the hot oil.

Fry the dough until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fried puff puff from the oil and drain on paper towels.

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