Puff Puff

Name: Puff Puff
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 1.5 cups warm water; 4 cups vegetable oil

A popular West African street food snack consisting of deep fried dough balls that are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.

75 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

West AfricanDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

Pour in 1.5 cups warm water and mix thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon until a smooth, thick batter forms.
3

Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the batter rise in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5

Scoop portioned balls of batter into the hot oil using your hand or two spoons and fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until deep golden brown on all sides.
6

Remove the fried dough balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.

Questions

Can I make Puff Puff gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted. 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 Puff Puff keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Puff Puff?

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

Tamarind Sobolo Cooler drink
Iced Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso drink
Classic Daiquiri drink

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