Puff puff! A classic Nigerian snack that's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:
*Ingredients:*
- 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast - 1 cup lukewarm water - Vegetable oil for frying - Optional: flavorings like vanilla, nutmeg, or cinnamon
*Instructions:*
1. *Combine dry ingredients*: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. 2. *Add yeast*: Add the yeast to the dry ingredients and mix well. 3. *Gradually add water*: Gradually add the lukewarm water to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a smooth, sticky dough forms. 4. *Knead the dough*: Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes elastic and smooth. 5. *Rest the dough*: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. 6. *Punch down the dough*: Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. 7. *Cut into small pieces*: Cut the dough into small, round pieces, about the size of a golf ball. 8. *Fry the puff puff*: Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add a few pieces of the dough and fry until they are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes on each side. 9. *Drain excess oil*: Remove the puff puff from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. 10. *Serve*: Serve the puff puff warm, sprinkled with sugar or your favorite flavorings. Enjoy!
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the dough, as this will help the puff puff cook evenly and prevent them from absorbing too much oil. - Don't overcrowd the frying pan, as this can cause the puff puff to stick together. Fry in batches if necessary. - If you want to add flavorings, you can do so after the puff puff has cooled slightly. Simply sprinkle your desired flavorings over the puff puff and serve.
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How To Make Puff Puff
