Puff Puff
Soft, golden fried dough balls with a slight chew, the best-loved street snack in West Africa.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.19 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, sugar, yeast and nutmeg in a large bowl. Pour in the warm water and beat well to a thick, sticky batter.
- 2
Cover with a clean cloth and leave somewhere warm for 45 minutes until bubbly and doubled in size.
45 min - 3
Heat the oil in a deep pan until a drop of batter sizzles and floats, about 170 C. Keep the heat medium so they cook through.
- 4
Scoop out a rounded tablespoon of batter with a wet hand or spoon and drop into the oil. Fry in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until deep golden.
5 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm, plain or dusted with a little sugar.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.