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Puff Puff

A popular West African street food, this recipe is great as a side dish, dessert, or even breakfast!
Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine West African
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. water (warm)
  • 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast
  • 3 ½ c. flour
  • ½-¾ c. sugar
  • ½ Tbsp. salt
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Start by mixing the salt, sugar, water, and yeast together. Set aside and allow the yeast to activate for about 5 minutes. When the yeast is foamy, mix in the flour. Then, cover and allow to rise for about 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.
  • When the dough has had a chance to rise, heat at least 3-4 inches of oil in your saucepan or fryer. There isn't an exact temp for this, but to test and see if the oil is ready, drop a small ball of dough into the oil. It should rise to the top of the oil and start crisping. If the oil isn't hot enough, the dough will stay at the bottom. When the oil is ready, using a spoon, scoop a portion (a tablespoon or so) of dough. Then, using a second spoon, push the dough into the oil. This should create a ball-shape. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes before making sure to flip it so that it can cook on the other side. When the dough is golden brown, remove from the fryer and allow to dry on a paper towel-lined plate. You can either shake some powdered sugar over the top or roll them in granulated sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Puff Puff Recipe, West African Appetizer, West African Recipe