This Easy Nigerian Buns are a 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.
These crunchy Nigerian buns are crisp, satisfying, and full of flavor. Pair them with fried treats like African drop doughnuts, or crispy turmeric buns. You can also enjoy the decadent creaminess of milk-filled donuts. Adding homemade lemon curd or trying twisted doughnuts are playful and delicious ideas.
What is in my Nigerian buns?
- Flour: Self-rising flour can be used.
- Melted butter
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking powder
Recipe Tips
- The batter can be mixed with a wooden spoon or by hand. It should have a pasty consistency, like puff pastry. It is not dough!
- Batter doesn't have to proof or rise; fry immediately.
- Scoop the batter with your hands or an ice cream scoop. Watch this Video for 4 ways to Scoop Balls.
- Ensure oil is about 2-3 inches deep and is hot but not burning hot.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pan.
- Remove when golden brown and place it on 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 puffs need yeast as a raising agent, which requires proofing time, while buns need baking powder and do not need 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.
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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.
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Butter or margarine (melted)
- 2½ teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 large Eggs at room temperature
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 cup Evaporated milk or any Liquid milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. Salt
- Oil for deep frying
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!
Bilikis says
This looks so delicious
Bilikis says
Crunchy outside and soft inside.Nice recipe
Bilikis says
Yummy yummy
Bilikis says
Nice recipe
Bilikis says
My best snacks
Bilikis says
So crunchy
Bilikis says
Thanks for the recipe ma
Bilikis says
This looks so yummy and thanks for the recipe