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Puff Puff

Cultural Context

Puff Puff is a beloved street food originating from West Africa, particularly Nigeria. Traditionally enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings, these fluffy, deep-fried dough balls symbolize community and sharing. Today, Puff Puff has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in different cultures, often served at parties and festive occasions.

NigerianNGdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sugar (for yeast)
1 tablespoon dry active yeast
pinch of salt
warm milk
warm water
nutmeg (grated)
cooking oil

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Baking powder offers a quicker rise.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: almond extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Almond extract adds a unique flavor.

1

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour into a dry bowl.

2

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, grated nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the flour and mix together.

3

Create a hole in the middle of the mixed dry ingredients and set aside.

4

In a separate bowl, add warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of dry active yeast, and let it proof for 5 minutes.

5

After 5 minutes, check if the yeast is active, then pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients.

6

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together, adding warm water or warm milk bit by bit as desired.

7

Use your hands to mix the batter thoroughly to achieve a soft and fluffy consistency.

8

Cover the batter with cling film and let it rise for about 1 hour.

9

After rising, check the consistency of the batter, which should be soft and bubbly.

10

Scoop the batter with your palm or an ice cream scoop and drop it into hot oil to fry.

11

Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter to see if it bubbles, indicating the oil is ready.

12

Fry the puff puff in medium heat, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot to allow them to rise and cook evenly.

13

Use a skewer or fork to flip the puff puff as they cook, being persistent if they stick.

14

Once golden brown, remove the puff puff from the oil and place them on a sieve to drain excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingproofing

Equipment Needed

dry bowlseparate bowlcling filmhot oilsieve

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutenyeast

Also Known As

Poff PoffPuff-Puff

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