Golden, pillowy spheres of fried yeast dough with a crispy exterior and an airy, slightly sweet interior, Cameroon's most beloved street snack.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tsp instant yeast
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 tsp salt
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1.5 cups warm water
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Vegetable oil for deep frying
Instructions
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1
Mix flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
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2
Add warm water gradually and mix until you have a smooth, thick batter.
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3
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
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4
Heat oil to 170C (340F) in a deep pan.
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5
Scoop spoonfuls of batter and drop into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown all over, about 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally.
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6
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.
Did You Know?
The trick to perfectly round puff puff is scooping the batter with wet hands so it slides off cleanly into the oil.