NIGERIAN PUFF-PUFF

This is a snack that is enjoyed through out Nigeria, usually as finger food or "small chops" at weddings or parties.

Ingredients

• 1  1/4 cups flour
• 1  tsp quick rise yeast 
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust down for preference)
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• Vegetable oil 

How to prepare:

-In a large mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, salt, yeast and nutmeg then combine with a whisk until thoroughly combined.

-Slowly combine lukewarm water and mix by hand, it should be a smooth mixture free from lumps (using lukewarm water allows yeast to rise faster.

-Cover with aluminum foil or table cloth (make sure it is air tight) and set aside in a lukewarm place for 45 minutes to 1 hr for yeast to rise and mixture double in size and has some air bubbles.

-Set a large deep frying pan on medium heat and add oil. (oil should b 2-3 inches deep so puff puff balls become spherical and don't end up flat).

-Test the oil to see if it is hot enough by  putting a drop of batter into the oil, if it sizzles up immediatly then it is hot enough.

-Once the oil is hot scoop the mixture with hands by or  ice cream scoop and drop into the oil, try not to crowd the pan.

-Fry until the underside is golden (usually 2-3 minutes) then flip to fry top side as well.

- When bot sides are golden brown, take puffpuff balls out of the frying pan with a slotted spoon and place in a sieve lined with paper towels (the paper towels help soak away excess oil).