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A pile of golden brown mini donuts covered in sugar crystals

Best Homemade Puff Puff – A Sweet, Golden West African Delight


  • Author: chef david
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes rise time)
  • Yield: About 30 small puff puffs

Description

Light, airy, and golden brown, these homemade puff puffs are a popular West African treat made with flour, yeast, and a hint of nutmeg. Perfect for snacking or dessert!

 


Ingredients

:

– 2 cups (250g) plain flour

– 2 tsp active dry yeast

– ½ tsp ground nutmeg

– ½ cup granulated sugar (or to taste)

– 3 pinches of salt

– Lukewarm water (for mixing into a thick batter)

– Vegetable oil (for deep frying)


Instructions

 

– Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water with a pinch of sugar and let it activate (5–10 minutes).

– In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, nutmeg, and salt.

– Add the yeast mixture and more lukewarm water gradually to form a stretchy, thick batter.

– Cover and let the batter rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes.

– Heat oil in a deep pan. Once hot, scoop batter into oil and fry until golden brown.

– Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally dusted with sugar.

Notes

For a savory version, reduce sugar and add chopped onions or chili peppers. Add cinnamon or vanilla for a dessert-style variation.

 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Deep frying
  • Cuisine: West African

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 pieces
  • Calories: 90 per puff
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 12g

Keywords: puff puff, African doughnuts, fried dough, sweet snack