
Vanilla Glazed Puff Puff
Traditional Nigerian recipe topped with a simple vanilla bean sugar glaze.
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
5
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 quart Vegetable oil for deep frying
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and nutmeg until well combined.
- 2
Gradually pour in the warm water and mix by hand or with a wooden spoon until a smooth, thick batter forms.
- 3
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches approximately 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 5
Deflate the batter and use your hand or a small scoop to drop small rounds of dough into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry the puff puffs, turning frequently, until they are golden brown on all sides, then drain on paper towels.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste together to create a smooth glaze.
- 8
Drizzle the warm puff puffs with the vanilla glaze or toss them in the bowl to coat thoroughly before serving.
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