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Nigerian Puff Puff
A lightly sweet yeasted batter fries into soft, round golden bites beloved across West Africa.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 8~230 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 20 min cook 60 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Flour
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 tatlı kaşığı(~20 ml) Instant yeast
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Grated nutmeg
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Lukewarm water
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Frying oil
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg, and salt.
- 2
Add the lukewarm water and make a sticky, pourable dough.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour, until puffy.
1 hr60:00 - 4
Heat the frying oil over medium heat.
- 5
Scoop spoonfuls of dough and drop them into the oil.
- 6
Fry the dough bites, turning them, until golden.
5 min05:00 - 7
Transfer to paper towels and serve warm.
💡 Tip: When the batter slowly falls from the spoon like a thick cake batter, the puff puff fries up round and airy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with powdered sugar or a spicy chocolate sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
5
g protein
42
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 72%Fat 19%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 14 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nigerian Puff Puff make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Nigerian Puff Puff take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 95 minutes in total.Is Nigerian Puff Puff difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nigerian Puff Puff have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 42g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Nigerian Puff Puff contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nigerian Puff Puff belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nigerian Puff Puff need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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