How to Make Nigerian Puff‐Puffs

This recipe will help you make a popular Nigerian dessert. In Nigeria, puff-puffs are often eaten as a snack, after a meal as dessert, or even for breakfast.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups of flour
1/2-3/4 cups of sugar
2 cups of warm water
Oil for deep-frying

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:

Preparing the Batter

1
Mix 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast together.
2
Set the mixture aside. Let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.

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3
Add 2 1/2 cups of flour to it. Mix until it's smooth and not lumpy.
4
Cover the batter with foil. Let it rise for approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:

Frying the Puff-Puffs

1
Pour oil in a frying pan on your stove. Put a little drop of the batter to the oil in order to see if it's hot enough; it should sizzle and start cooking immediately if the oil is hot enough.
2
Use a spoon to gather up the batter and another spoon to form it into a ball. Drop it in the hot oil.
3
Fry the batter until the bottom is golden brown.
4
Flip and fry the other side until its golden brown as well.
5
Use a large slotted spoon to take the puff-puff out the oil.
6
Use paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
7
Add powdered sugar to it. Serve and enjoy!

Community Q&A

Question

How to bake a cake without an oven?

Community Answer

Cakes require an oven to cook. You could make pancakes in a skillet or a mug cake in a microwave
Question

How do I make pizza without an oven?

Moses Shuldiner

Community Answer

Use pita or other flat bread as a crust. Add your favourite toppings. Cook in the microwave. Start at a minute and a half. You can microwave longer if it is not cooked to your taste.
Question

Can I add pepper in the puff puff?

Bigbraingirl

Community Answer

Yes you can add pepper in the puff puff to make it a savory meal. Try using other spices such as salt or herbs as well.