Nigerian Puff Puff with Pepper

Ingredients

• 650 ml of warm water
• 1/2 Tbsp of salt
• 200 g of sugar
• 1 pack or 2 1/4 tsp of active dry yeast
• 700 g of plain flour
• 1/2 tbsp of nutmeg
• 1/4-1/2 tbsp of pepper
• vegetable oil (or sunflower oil)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour warm water into a mixing bowl. Add salt, sugar, and active dry yeast to the bowl and whisk. Let the yeast mixture sit for 5 minutes and activate.

2. 2

   Add plain flour, nutmeg and pepper to the mixture and mix well until smooth. Place a clean cloth on top of the bowl. Make sure it is not touching. Let it rise for 1-2 hours in a warm place.

3. 3

   Once the dough has risen, heat oil in a saucepan or deep fryer.

4. 4

   Scoop half a handful of the mixture and carefully squeeze it into the heated oil. Cook on both sides for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the puff puff with a slotted spoon and place it on a bowl with paper towels to soak excess oil. Repeat this step with the remaining dough.