Description
Puff puff is a beloved Nigerian street snack, featuring golden, round fried dough balls with a crispy exterior and a soft, sweet interior flavored with nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast, or active dry yeast
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups (300ml) warm water (105°F–115°F)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying (enough for 3–4 inches depth)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
- To serve: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate the yeast. Combine flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Gradually add warm water while stirring until the batter forms. For active dry yeast, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and let it foam before adding.
- Mix the batter. Stir everything together until smooth, ensuring no dry flour remains. Adjust the thickness with warm water or flour as needed.
- Rise. Cover the bowl and let it sit in a warm place for 45–60 minutes until it’s doubled in size.
- Heat the oil in a deep pot to 350°F–360°F (175°C–182°C) and test if ready.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil without crowding, then fry.
- Fry until golden brown, about 4–6 minutes, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure the yeast is fresh and the water temperature is correct for best results. Dust with powdered sugar while warm for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg