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Puff Puff
West Africa

Puff Puff

Nigerian deep-fried dough balls, crispy outside and fluffy inside. The ultimate party snack.

Total Time

75 min

Servings

20

Difficulty

Easy

Origin

Nigeria

snackfriedsweetparty food

Ingredients

7 items

  • 13 cups All-purpose flour
  • 21/2 cup Sugar
  • 32 teaspoons Instant yeast
  • 41.5 cups Warm water
  • 51/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 61/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 74 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

7 steps

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1

Mix flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.

  • 2

    Gradually add warm water and mix until you get a smooth, stretchy batter.

  • 3

    Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled.

  • 4

    Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot.

  • 5

    Scoop batter with wet hands or a spoon and drop into hot oil.

  • 6

    Fry until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed, about 4-5 minutes.

  • 7

    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.