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Cameroonian Puff Puff

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, Puff Puff is a beloved street food in Cameroon, often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. These fluffy, deep-fried dough balls are a symbol of hospitality and community, typically served at parties and festive occasions. Today, Puff Puff has gained popularity beyond Africa, inspiring variations around the world, including sweet and savory adaptations.

CameroonianCMdessert
60 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups warm water
2 and a quarter teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for frying

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Baking powder provides a quicker rise, and sourdough starter is often available at no cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

1

Measure 2 cups of slightly warm water and pour it into a large mixing bowl.

2

Add 2 and a quarter teaspoons of active dry yeast to the water.

3

Add about half a cup of sugar (or a third of a cup if you prefer it less sweet).

4

Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour (or 375 grams) and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl.

5

Mix everything to combine using a spatula or wooden spoon, then use your hands to get a feel for the batter.

6

If the batter is too thick, add warm water in tablespoonfuls until the desired consistency is reached.

7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel, then place it in a warm place to rise.

8

To create a warm place, turn on the oven for one minute, then turn it off and place the batter inside to rise for about an hour until it has doubled in size.

9

Once risen, heat oil on medium-high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.

10

Scoop the batter into the hot oil using your hands or a small/medium cookie scoop.

11

Fry the puff puff until golden brown, flipping as needed, ensuring there is no raw batter in the middle.

12

Place the cooked puff puff on a tray lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrisingfrying

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowlspatulawooden spoonplastic wrapclean kitchen towelovenmedium cookie scooptraypaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-free

Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Puff PuffBofrotMasa

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