puffpuff - sticks - 9jafoodie - healthy - nigerian - recipe  - fitfam

I have a confession, I am one of those people that squeeze out the oil in puff puff; I usually cannot bring myself to consume all that oil. So I thought, how can I make puff puff fitfam approved and still maintain the taste & texture?  A light-bulb went off and puff-puff sticks were born. If you eat puffpuff for the taste & texture, this recipe is for you. if you eat puff puff because you like the grease, by all means deep fry using our traditional recipe.

I finished the sticks off with a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and honey drizzle. Serve with hot Milo or Hot chocolate as you open up christmas presents, go right ahead and dunk them.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 + 1/4 cups flour (157 grams)
  2. 1 teaspoon quick rise yeast
  3. 1/4 cup sugar (50 grams)
  4. 1 cup lukewarm water
  5. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  6. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  7. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients until you have a smooth paste. Batter should be thick and smooth with a couple of bubbles.
  • Cover the mixture with a table cloth. Set aside in a warm place for 45 minutes . The batter will be double its original size when ready

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  • Set a large frying pan on low-medium heat, add in the oil. When the oil is hot, pour in the batter. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly. Cook until bubble appear on top then flip and cook on the other side

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  • use a sharp knife to cut the puff puff into long sticks, sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve warm.

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puffpuff - sticks - 9jafoodie - healthy - nigerian - recipe  - fitfam

Recipe Innovations & Modifications:

  • Puff Puff Waffles: If you have a waffle maker, you can pour the batter in and cook according to pan instructions. Viola!
  • Puff Puff Toast : Do you have a sandwich Toaster? grease it with a little oil, pour the batter in and watch the miracle happen.

Do let me know if you innovate something fun!