Puff Puff (African Donuts)

Name: Puff Puff (African Donuts)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Sweet, fluffy deep-fried dough balls - a beloved West African snack.

10m prep + 20m cook

Serves 12

easy

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Mix yeast with warm water and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.

Add yeast mixture and vanilla, mix until smooth.

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

Scoop batter with a spoon and drop into hot oil. Fry until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 180
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 25g
Fat: 8g