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Puff-Puff

The Quirky Foodster Team

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6
Servings

Ingredients

  • Plain flour — 375 g (13 oz)
  • Active dry yeast — 2 tsp
  • Sugar — 100 g (3.5 oz)
  • Warm water — 360 ml (12 fl oz)
  • Salt — 1/2 tsp
  • Ground nutmeg — 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Oil for deep frying

Method

  1. Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Combine the flour, salt and nutmeg if using in a bowl, then add the yeast mixture, whisking to form a smooth, thick batter.
  3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled and bubbly.
  4. Heat oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pan.
  5. With wet hands, pinch off portions of the batter and drop directly into the hot oil.
  6. Fry until golden and puffed, about 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally.
  7. Drain on paper towels before serving warm.

Introduction: Light, fluffy fried dough balls, lightly sweetened, a beloved Nigerian snack enjoyed at parties and roadside stalls alike.

Cultural Background: Puff-puff is a fixture of Nigerian celebrations and everyday snacking, its simple yeasted batter fried into golden, pillowy balls that are impossible to eat just one of.

Tips: Keep your hands wet while shaping the sticky batter to prevent it from sticking to your fingers. Let the batter rise fully for the lightest, airiest puff-puff.

Variations: Roll in sugar or cinnamon sugar after frying for extra sweetness. Add a little grated ginger to the batter for warmth.

Storage: Best eaten fresh and warm; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Reheating: Reheat briefly in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes to restore some crispness.

FAQs:

Q: Can puff-puff be made ahead?

A: They are best fried and eaten fresh, as they lose their light texture on standing.

Q: What occasions is puff-puff served at?

A: Parties, celebrations and as an everyday snack sold from roadside stalls.

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