Puff-PuffCameroonian Fried Dough Balls
Soft, airy fried dough balls with a lightly sweet flavor and a tender interior. Popular as a street snack and party treat, they are made from a loose yeast batter that puffs beautifully in hot oil.
Prep
1h
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 350gAll-Purpose Flour
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 70gWhite Sugar
- 4gSalt
- 320mlWater (lukewarm)
- 700mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- 02
Pour in the lukewarm water and stir until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- 03
Cover the bowl and let the batter rise in a warm place until bubbly and expanded.
- 04
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F) in a deep pot.
- 05
Drop small portions of batter into the hot oil and fry, turning them as needed, until they are evenly golden and cooked through.
- 06
Drain briefly and serve warm.
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