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 + 1/4 cups flour (157 grams)
- 1 teaspoon quick rise yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar (50 grams)
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 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
- 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
- use a sharp knife to cut the puff puff into long sticks, sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Serve warm.
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!
This is amazing. So I can now eat puff puff without the fear of oil. Thanks for this.
I just tried this but it’s still raw inside :( I used low to medium heat and still have it on heat hoping it cooks but it’s over 30 mins now and it’s just the back browning up. Any ideas what I’ve done wrong?
How thick did you make it?
Hi Ronke,
How many calories for this puff puff stick reciple?
I am a sucker for puff puff so I would just like to have an idea how many calories I’ll be ingesting following your recipe.
WOW!!! I LOVE THIS.
Wow.. you are sooo creative! My husband likes puff puff but the oil terrifies me. This is finally going to be a win-win. Wish I found this like 2hrs ago because I just finished frying the regular puff for “le hubs”. Will definitely be doing this soon. Thanks
Awesome! let me know how it turns out.
I will like to know about puff making because a business idea is rolling in my head and I want to know more so I can have a lot of customers.
okay…..
So, your website has been my go-to site for recipes for years. I’ve never commented but I can’t keep quiet this time. This is absolutely genius! I’ve always avoided puff-puff because of the oil. I just made this and now I can’t stop eating it! I’m trying to leave some for my husband to eat when he gets home from work but I’m not sure I can! Simply amazing!
You are doing a great job with this site. Every time I’m cooking and my mother is near me, I’m always saying “Ronke said…” She’s always like who’s this Ronke sef, lol. Thank you!!
Awww!! Thank you for following me on the journey and bringing me into your kitchen. I know what you mean about the puff puff sticks. They are absolutely delicious. Thank you for your comment!! Comments like these make my day and give me strength to keep going.
Hi been looking for a while but now want to try new recipes so will try this! lol! Is the wheat flour used to make Naija wheat swallow the same as whole meal wheat? I want to use that. thanks
yes. You just have to make sure it’s in fine powder form, just like regular flour.
Hi, first I want to thank you for your great recipes! My partner is glad I can finally cook Nigerian food! For this recipe, can I use baking soda instead of yeast?
Thanks Victoria. Unfortunately not, baking soda cannot be substituted.
wow just make too more sense!
:)
Pls can i bake mine?
you sure can
Wow. I made it immediately i read this post.
I made mine even healthier by using whole wheat and 20g of sugar.
My kid and I loved it
Good Job Ezinne
Thanks for making puff puff healthy I rock
my pleasure
I tried it and I can only say one thing which is yummy
whoop! thanks for the feedback
i tried this recipe it tastes exactly the same as the deep fried puff puff(shock face) thank you for a healthier version of puff puff :). you are a life saver. p.s i love your recipes :)))
I didnt even cut it or anythng oo.. Na circle like dat i dey chop am.. As in oile-less puff puff,now dats d ISH
lol.. that’s awesome.
Craving baked stuff, i m bout to try dis…#washeshands: lets stary
Can i use the ‘ready to use’ puff puff mix sold in nigerian stores?
I haven’t tried it.
Nice! I am definitely trying this…
let us know how it turns out.
Can’t wait to try this! Did you use plain flour or self raising? Thanks
Plain all purpose flour
I made it and it was delicious! It tasted just like regular puff puff!
Also, my apartment doesn’t smell like oil for days.
Big thumbs up! :-)
That is excellent feedback Linda, glad you enjoyed it.
What sause do you have on the pics there? Looks just as interesting as the …erm is it still ok to call it puff puff? Lol
it’s honey. yes, it’s still puff puff. the fluffy center is created by the reaction of yeast in the batter not the deep frying process.
Wow, this was great hit when I made it, thank you! And you are right, it also doubles as a great Milo/Hot Cocoa dunker.
Wow,beyond comment.Wil serve as a nice breakfast with hot chocolate.Thank you Naija foodie!
This looks awesome….I’m going to give this a try. Do u think the same can be done for the Nigerian masa recipe you put up?
Will defo try this over xmas thanks for the idea
great!
Amazing!! will try this tomorrow
awesome! let me know how it turns out.
Wonderful. I have been thinking of a way to make puff puff without so much oil. Thanks darling. I would try it this weekend
Awesome! let me know how it turns out.
This is Genius! Ah wow. Good job sis
:) my pleasure
THIS IS BRILLIANT!!!! applause, applause…I am on the hunt for your twitter and Instagram. Goodbye biscotti
Thanks Tunmi