How to Make Nigerian Puff‐Puffs

Last Updated: December 4, 2020 Tested

This recipe will help you make a popular Nigerian dessert. In Nigeria, puff-puffs are often eaten as a snack, after a meal as dessert, or even for breakfast.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of active dry yeast
2 1/2 cups of flour
1/2-3/4 cups of sugar
2 cups of warm water
Oil for deep-frying

Part 1

Part 1 of 2:
Preparing the Batter

1
Mix 1/2-3/4 cups of sugar, 2 cups of warm water, and 2 teaspoons of yeast together.
2
Set the mixture aside. Let it sit for approximately 5 minutes.
3
Add 2 1/2 cups of flour to it. Mix until it's smooth and not lumpy.
4
Cover the batter with foil. Let it rise for approximately 1 to 2 hours.

Part 2

Part 2 of 2:
Frying the Puff-Puffs

1
Pour oil in a frying pan on your stove. Put a little drop of the batter to the oil in order to see if it's hot enough; it should sizzle and start cooking immediately if the oil is hot enough.
2
Use a spoon to gather up the batter and another spoon to form it into a ball. Drop it in the hot oil.
3
Fry the batter until the bottom is golden brown.
4
Flip and fry the other side until its golden brown as well.
5
Use a large slotted spoon to take the puff-puff out the oil.
6
Use paper towels to soak up any excess oil.
7
Add powdered sugar to it. Serve and enjoy!

Community Q&A

Question

How to bake a cake without an oven?

Community Answer

Cakes require an oven to cook. You could make pancakes in a skillet or a mug cake in a microwave
Question

How do I make pizza without an oven?

Moses Shuldiner

Community Answer

Use pita or other flat bread as a crust. Add your favourite toppings. Cook in the microwave. Start at a minute and a half. You can microwave longer if it is not cooked to your taste.
Question

Can I add pepper in the puff puff?

Bigbraingirl

Community Answer

Yes you can add pepper in the puff puff to make it a savory meal. Try using other spices such as salt or herbs as well.
Question

Is there a need to use a kitchen scale?

Bigbraingirl

Community Answer

All ingredients in this recipe are measured in cups, so there is no need to use a kitchen scale.
Question

How do we make puff puff to be round?

Bigbraingirl

Community Answer

To get the perfect round shape you can use two methods: 1. Use two spoons as shown in the article. 2. Use an ice cream scoop to form a ball shape.
Question

If the mixture falls can it rise again?

LaraKnowsHow

Community Answer

No, that won't work since the rising agent can't be activated twice.
Question

How to preserve my doughnuts at least for a week?

Bigbraingirl

Community Answer

You can put the puff-puffs in the freezer for up to a month. Heat them in the microwave or oven when you want to eat them. Be aware that the texture and taste might not be as good as the fresh ones.