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Puff Puff
Dive into the delightful world of Puff Puff, a beloved West African treat that’s irresistibly soft and chewy! With just a handful of ingredients like flour and sugar, this sweet dough is perfectly spiced and deep-fried to a golden perfection. Enjoy these fluffy bites as a snack or dessert—they're sure to steal the show!
snackfriedchewy
egg-freenut-freevegetarian
Prep
10
min
Cook
7
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4Servings:
🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- water
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- milk
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- instant yeast
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- nutmeg
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- 2
Mix the dough for about five minutes until smooth.
- 3
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes.
- 4
Test the oil temperature before frying by adding a small piece of dough.
- 5
Fry the dough until golden brown, about five to seven minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a bowl lined with paper towel to remove excess oil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your frying oil to exactly 350°F (175°C) - too hot and the outside burns while inside stays raw, too cool and the puff puff absorbs excess oil and becomes greasy.technique350°F
- ✓Let the dough rise in an environment between 80-85°F for optimal yeast activity - place the covered bowl near a warm oven or in a slightly warmed (then turned off) oven.timing80-85°F
- ✓Use your hands or an ice cream scoop dipped in oil to portion the dough, as the sticky consistency makes spoons ineffective and creates irregular shapes that fry unevenly.technique
- ✓Don't overcrowd the oil - fry only 4-6 pieces at once in a standard pot to maintain oil temperature and prevent them from sticking together.equipment4-6 pieces
- ✓Test doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 190°F, or when a toothpick inserted comes out with just a few moist crumbs - the center should be fluffy, not doughy.technique190°F internal
Cuisine: african
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