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How to Make Puff Puff: Fluffy Nigerian Sweet Fried Dough Recipe

Sweet and fluffy Nigerian fried dough balls, perfect as a snack or dessert.
Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 20
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1Mix flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl
- 2Gradually add warm water and mix until smooth batter forms
- 3Cover bowl and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size
- 4Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C)
- 5Use your hand or spoon to drop small amounts of batter into hot oil
- 6Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally (about 3-4 minutes)
- 7Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
- 8Dust with powdered sugar if desired
- 9Serve warm
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