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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
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Preparing the Batter

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Mix 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast together.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Set the mixture aside.
    Let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.
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    Mix until it's smooth and not lumpy.
  4. How.com.vn English: Watermark How.com.vn to Make Nigerian Puff‐Puffs
    Let it rise for approximately 1 to 2 hours.
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Frying the Puff-Puffs

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 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.
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    Drop it in the hot oil.
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  4. How.com.vn English: Watermark How.com.vn to Make Nigerian Puff‐Puffs
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  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Use paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
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    Serve and enjoy!
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    Cakes require an oven to cook. You could make pancakes in a skillet or a mug cake in a microwave
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    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.
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    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.
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      How.com.vn English: Jennifer Levasseur
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      This article was reviewed by Jennifer Levasseur. Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College. This article has been viewed 95,360 times.
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      Updated: March 17, 2022
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      Categories: African Cuisine
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      Nigerian puff-puffs are a delicious sweet treat you can eat for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. All you need is active dry yeast, flour, sugar, and oil. First, mix ½ cup of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then add 2 ½ cups of flour and mix it until it’s smooth. Cover the batter with foil and leave it to sit for 1-2 hours. After that, gather spoonfuls of batter and shape them into balls with a second spoon. Then, fry them in oil until they’re golden brown. Remember to flip them so both sides cook through. Once the puff-puffs have cooled, sprinkle them with powdered sugar like donuts. For more tips, including how to remove excess oil from your puff-puffs, read on!

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