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A delicious and fluffy fried dough snack, perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
2hr 0min
Total Time
2hr 10min
Nigerian 😋 Puff-Puff recipe

Ingredients

200 Servings
(1 serving = piece)
  • 3kg
    Flour
  • 2cups
    Sugar
  • 4tbsp
    Yeast
  • 1/2cup
    Milk flavor
  • 2tbsp
    Salt
  • 12cups
    Water
  • 1/8cup
    Vanilla flavor
  • 5L
    Oil
  • 1piece
    Nutmeg

How to make Nigerian 😋 Puff-Puff

  1. Using a big bowl, add your flour and all your dry ingredients. Follow instructions in the pictures below 👇

    Step 1.1: Using a big bowl, add your flour and all your dry ingredients
    Step 1.2: Using a big bowl, add your flour and all your dry ingredients
    Step 1.3: Using a big bowl, add your flour and all your dry ingredients
    Step 1.4: Using a big bowl, add your flour and all your dry ingredients

  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together.

    Step 1.1: Mix all the dry ingredients together

  3. Add warm water to the mixture. Follow the photo pictures 👇 for detailed directions

    Step 1.1: Add warm water to the mixture
    Step 1.2: Add warm water to the mixture
    Step 1.3: Add warm water to the mixture
    Step 1.4: Add warm water to the mixture

  4. Mix thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps.

    Step 1.1: Mix thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps
    Step 1.2: Mix thoroughly, making sure there are no lumps

  5. Cover the mixture for 1.5 to 2 hours or until it has risen.

    Step 1.1: Cover the mixture for 1

  6. Heat your frying pan.

    Step 1.1: Heat your frying pan
    Step 1.2: Heat your frying pan
    Step 1.3: Heat your frying pan

  7. Pour oil into the frying pan.

    Step 1.1: Pour oil into the frying pan

  8. Scoop with a deep small spoon or scoop the mold of your hand and Fry the dough until golden brown. Follow the instructions in the pictures below 👇

    Step 1.1: Scoop with a deep small spoon or scoop the mold of your hand and Fry the dough until golden brown
    Step 1.2: Scoop with a deep small spoon or scoop the mold of your hand and Fry the dough until golden brown
    Step 1.3: Scoop with a deep small spoon or scoop the mold of your hand and Fry the dough until golden brown
    Step 1.4: Scoop with a deep small spoon or scoop the mold of your hand and Fry the dough until golden brown

  9. Serve hot or cold with soft drinks or snack food of choice

    Step 1.1: Serve hot or cold with soft drinks or snack food of choice
    Step 1.2: Serve hot or cold with soft drinks or snack food of choice
    Step 1.3: Serve hot or cold with soft drinks or snack food of choice

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy exterior.

  2. You can test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it; if it sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is ready.

  3. Note while using ur right hand to scoop it will be sticky. It's either to constantly wet your hand or apply dry flour while scooping each into the hot oil

FAQS

  1. What is Puff-Puff?

    Puff-Puff is a popular Nigerian snack made from a fluffy fried dough, often enjoyed at parties and gatherings.

  2. How long does it take for the dough to rise?

    The dough should be covered and left to rise for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

  3. What type of oil is best for frying Puff-Puff?

    Vegetable oil or any neutral oil with a high smoke point is best for frying Puff-Puff to achieve a crispy exterior.

  4. Can I make Puff-Puff in advance?

    Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance and let it rise. However, it's best to fry them just before serving for optimal freshness.

  5. What can I serve with Puff-Puff?

    Puff-Puff can be served hot or cold and pairs well with soft drinks or as a snack alongside other foods.

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