BofrotGhanaian Fried Dough Balls
Bofrot are Ghanaian fried dough balls with a lightly sweet flavor and a hint of nutmeg. They should be evenly golden outside and fully cooked and airy within.
Prep
25m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Dough
- 420gAll-Purpose Flour
- 7gActive Dry Yeast
- 70gWhite Sugar
- 5gSalt
- 2gNutmeg Powder
- 260mlWater (lukewarm)
Frying
- 500mlVegetable Oil
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Method
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- 01
Stir the active dry yeast into the lukewarm water and leave it briefly until slightly foamy.
- 02
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white sugar, salt, and nutmeg powder.
- 03
Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until a thick, smooth dough forms.
- 04
Cover the bowl and leave the dough in a warm place at about 30°C (86°F) until puffy and airy.
- 05
Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (356°F).
- 06
Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry until the dough balls are evenly deep golden brown.
- 07
Drain briefly and serve warm.
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