BotokoinSweet Fried Dough Balls

Name: Botokoin (Sweet Fried Dough Balls)
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Togo
Ingredients: 350 g All-Purpose Flour; 7 g Active Dry Yeast; 50 g White Sugar; 4 g Salt; 250 ml Water (lukewarm); 700 ml Vegetable Oil

Botokoin are Togolese yeasted fried dough balls related to other West African puff-puff styles. They are lightly sweet, crisp outside, and soft within.

Prep

1h 15m

Cook

20m

Serves

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

1799kcal

Calories

Protein

162g

Fat

80g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Dough

350g
All-Purpose Flour
7g
Active Dry Yeast
50g
White Sugar
4g
Salt
250ml
Water (lukewarm)

Frying

700ml
Vegetable Oil

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Method

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6 steps

01
Whisk the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, white sugar, and salt in a bowl.
02
Add the water and mix to a thick, sticky batter. Cover and leave in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes, until doubled and bubbly.
03
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
04
Scoop small portions of dough into the oil without crowding the pan.
05
Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning frequently, until evenly golden and cooked through.
06
Drain on a rack or paper towel and serve warm.

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