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Crunchy Nigerian Buns – Extremely crunchy, soft Nigerian Street food or snack that is easy to make with just a few ingredients. I usually call it “Eat 1, take 2” because you cannot resist a second ball.

If you love Puff puff, Drop doughnuts and bofrot, add this to your list of deliciousness. These buns are soft inside and crunchy outside, just perfect with a cup of tea or yogurt.

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WHAT’S IN MY BUNS

Flour: Self-rising flour can be used.
Melted butter
Eggs
Milk
Salt
Vanilla Extract
Baking powder

RECIPE TIPS

Batter can be mixed with a wooden spoon or hand. It should have a pasty consistency, like puff puff. It is not DOUGH!
Batter doesn’t have to proof or rise, fry immediately.
Scoop batter with your hands, ice cream scoop or Watch this Video for 4 ways to Scoop Balls.
Make sure oil is about 2-3 inches deep and should be hot but not burning hot.
Do not overcrowd the frying pan.
Remove when golden brown and place it on an absorbent paper.
BAKING POWDER ONLY AND NOT YEAST.

Is Puff Puff Different from Buns?

Puff puff is chewy and pillow soft, while buns are rich, crunchy outside and soft.
Puff puff needs yeast as a raising agent, which requires proofing time, while buns need baking powder and no proofing time, so fry right away.

STORAGE

It can be at room temperature for 2 days, then in the refrigerator for 3 days, and freeze for 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat in the oven or microwave.

Crunchy Nigerian Buns

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: African

Keyword: buns

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings: -15 balls

Calories: 148kcal

Author: Claudy

Ingredients

3 cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Butter or margarine melted
2½ tsp Baking powder
2 large Eggs at room temperature
½ cup Sugar
1 cup Evaporated milk or any Liquid milk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp. Salt
Oil for deep frying

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Instructions

Add the melted butter, sugar, milk, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl, and whisk until everything is well incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and fold gently using a wooden spatula or hand until pasty texture is formed.
Pour oil into a large pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, drop a little batter, and if it takes a little time to turn brown, it means your oil is ready for frying.
Drop golf-ball size portions of the batter in the oil and fry for a few minutes until they turn golden brown ensure to stir while frying so they are thoroughly cooked.
When the doughnuts are ready, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate lined with absorbent paper. Then serve and enjoy!