Boflot

Name: Boflot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1.5 cups warm water; 4 cups vegetable oil

Golden West African yeast fritters with a crisp exterior, fluffy interior, and subtle nutmeg spice.

30 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp active dry yeast
1.5 cups warm water
4 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

In a small container, bloom 2 tsp active dry yeast in 1.5 cups warm water for 5 minutes until frothy.
3

Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a smooth, thick batter forms, then cover and let rise for 1 hour.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
5

Drop small portions of dough into the hot oil and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.
6

Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Boflot gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Boflot keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Boflot?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Ginger Beer drink
Sweet Potato Mash side
Carrot Orange Ginger Sunrise Juice drink

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