Milky Puff Puff
Indulge in a delightful take on classic puff puff with our Milky Puff Puff! These fluffy bites are enriched with creamy powdered milk and a hint of nutmeg, delivering a mouthwatering flavor that will have you coming back for more. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, they’re a treat you won’t want to miss!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- powdered milk
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- baking powder
- flour
- oil
- sugar
- powdered sugaroptional
- instant yeast
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- nutmegoptionalcinnamon or vanilla
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine yeast and water, mix to dissolve.
- 2
Add powdered milk, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Grate nutmeg into the mixture.
- 4
Mix until well combined and cover to sit in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 5
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Scoop batter into the oil using your hands, squeezing between your thumb and index finger.
- 7
Fry until golden brown, then transfer to a dish lined with paper towel.
- 8
For milky puff puff, dip in powdered milk and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at exactly 350°F (175°C) because lower temps create greasy, oil-soaked puffs while higher temps burn the exterior before the interior cooks through.technique350°F (175°C)
- ✓Proof your yeast batter in an environment between 75-85°F for optimal fermentation - the doubled size indicates proper CO2 production for light, airy texture.timing75-85°F, 1 hour
- ✓Use the hand-squeeze method through thumb and index finger to create uniform 1-2 inch puffs that cook evenly - consistent sizing prevents some pieces from burning while others remain raw.technique1-2 inch diameter
- ✓Dip hot puff puffs in powdered milk immediately after frying while surface oils are still warm - this creates better adhesion than coating cooled puffs.timing
- ✓Grate nutmeg fresh rather than using pre-ground because volatile oils dissipate quickly - fresh nutmeg provides 3-4x more aromatic compounds.ingredient3-4x more aromatics
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