How To Make Puff Puff

How To Make Puff Puff

8 servings
After making Puff Puff countless times in the past 10 years, let me teach you how to make the perfect Puff Puff. This West African snack will be your new favorite. Fluffy, slightly sweet, great flavor and the perfect breakfast or appetizer. Don't miss the recipe video.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lukewarm water)

    about 100-110 degrees F warm (43 degrees C

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons fast rising or active dry yeast

    0.25 ounces

  • 1/2 cup sugar

    *Note 1

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

    375 grams

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 40 ounces vegetable oil or any flavorless oil

    for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the warm water to a large mixing bowl and add the yeast. Follow by adding the sugar, flour and salt. Mix to combine using a wooden spoon or spatula until no dried flour is visible.

  2. 2

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and keep in a warm place to rise for an hour or until doubled in size, bubbles form on top and it smells yeasty.

  3. 3

    Pour oil into a wok or pan for deep frying up to 4-5 inches and heat up on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Scoop the batter into the dough using your hands (watch the video to see how this is done) or scoop the batter into the oil using a small cookie scoop or even a greased teaspoon.

  5. 5

    When one side of the Puff Puff turns golden brown, flip to the other side and continue frying until it is golden brown and there is no raw batter in the middle.

  6. 6

    Remove the fried Puff Puff from the oil and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

  7. 7

    Enjoy warm as is, with hot tea or any beverage.

How To Make Puff Puff

How To Make Puff Puff

5.0(40)100 min8 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a delightful West African snack that's fluffy, slightly sweet, and packed with great flavor? This guide to making the perfect Puff Puff will quickly become your new favorite for breakfast or as an appetizer. With decades of collective experience, you'll learn to master this beloved treat.

What makes this Puff Puff recipe stand out is the culmination of countless attempts over 10 years to perfect the technique, ensuring every bite is wonderfully fluffy and perfectly balanced in sweetness. It offers that authentic taste and texture that sets it apart from other versions, promising a truly satisfying experience from your own kitchen.

When you bite into these golden-brown delights, expect a soft, airy interior with a hint of sweetness that’s incredibly comforting. They're designed to be a delightful anytime snack, perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo. While the total process takes 100 minutes, including prep and cook time, the result is a rewarding treat that's well worth the effort.

Feel free to customize the sweetness of your Puff Puff by adjusting the amount of sugar, as indicated by Note 1 in the recipe. For frying, any neutral, flavorless oil like vegetable oil works beautifully, so use what you have on hand. While the core ingredients are essential for that classic Puff Puff flavor, these minor tweaks allow you to personalize your batch.

These Puff Puffs are fantastic for a weekend breakfast or a unique appetizer for gatherings. Serve them warm, perhaps alongside a cup of tea or coffee, and watch them disappear.

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