Nigerian Puff Puff with Pepper and Pumpkin
Nigerian Puff Puff with Pepper and Pumpkin
Nigerian Puff Puff gets a delicious twist with the addition of pumpkin puree and a hint of spice! These warm, fluffy dough balls are slightly sweet with a kick of cayenne pepper, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. 🎃🍩
Equipment
- Whisk or spoon for mixing
- Deep frying pan or pot
- Ice cream scoop or spoon for shaping batter
- Kitchen thermometer (optional, for oil temperature)
Ingredients
For the Puff Puff:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast about 1 sachet
- ½ teaspoon dry cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Oil for deep frying
For the Pumpkin Spice Sugar:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1 cup of warm water (110°F-115°F). Stir in the active dry yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, cayenne pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the activated yeast mixture and pumpkin puree into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and resembles a thick cake batter. If needed, add more water a little at a time (up to ¾ cup) until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Let the Batter Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and place it in a warm spot. Allow the batter to rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or pot to 350°F-355°F (175°C-180°C). The oil should be deep enough for the puff puff to float while frying.
- Fry the Puff Puff: Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry on medium-low heat to prevent burning, turning occasionally until all sides are golden brown. Each batch should take about 5 minutes to cook.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the puff puff using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Add Pumpkin Spice Sugar: For an extra kick of flavor, whisk together the powdered sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle this mixture over the warm puff puff before serving.
Notes
- 🌶️ Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference for a milder or spicier puff puff.
- 🎃 Pumpkin puree not only adds flavor but also makes the puff puff extra moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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