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Puff Puff

Name: Puff Puff
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 500 g Flour; 10 g Dry yeast; 100 g Sugar; 400 ml Warm water; 0.5 tsp Nutmeg; 1 tsp Salt; 1.5 l Oil for frying; 40 g Icing sugar (to serve)

Puff Puff is a classic Nigerian snack that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Flour, Dry yeast, Warm water, Nutmeg, Oil for frying and Icing sugar (to serve), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Nigerian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Jollof Rice.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 30 minServes 8

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Ingredients

Flour500 g
Dry yeast10 g
Sugar100 g
Warm water400 ml
Nutmeg0.5 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Oil for frying1.5 l
Icing sugar (to serve)40 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water and leave it ten minutes, until it foams.

Step 2🥄 Mix

Whisk in the flour, nutmeg and salt to a smooth loose batter without lumps.

Step 3

Cover it and leave it somewhere warm for an hour; it should double and bubble all over.

Step 4

Heat the oil to 170 °C and test with a drop of batter; it should surface within two seconds.

Step 5

Take batter in your palm and squeeze a ball out between thumb and forefinger straight into the oil.

Step 6🍳 Fry

Fry three minutes, turning them with a slotted spoon, to an even golden brown.

Step 7✨ Serve

Drain them on paper and serve warm, dusted with icing sugar.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Puff Puff carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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