Fluffy Nigerian Puff Puff with Nutmeg and Vanilla

Name: Fluffy Nigerian Puff Puff with Nutmeg and Vanilla
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Sugar; Instant yeast; Ground nutmeg; Salt; Vanilla extract; Warm water; Oil

A delightful treat bursting with warm and sweet flavors!

This classic West African snack is perfectly fluffy with a hint of nutmeg and vanilla for a deliciously sweet and aromatic experience.

1 h 30 min
8
Easy

Ingredients

For the Puff Puff Batter

All-purpose flour

3 cups

Sugar

1/4 cup

Instant yeast

3/4 teaspoon

Ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Warm water

2 cups

Oil

for frying

Preparation

Preparing the Batter

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg, and salt.

Ensure the water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.

Add Wet Ingredients

Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in warm water, stirring until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.

Cover and Rise

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Allowing the batter to rise properly gives it its fluffiness and height.

Cooking Process

Heat the Oil

Pour enough oil into a deep pan for frying and heat until hot but not smoking.

Shape the Puff Puffs

Using your hands or a spoon, scoop portions of the batter and carefully drop them into the hot oil.

Fry Until Golden

Fry until golden brown and fluffy, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Plating & Serving