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Nigerian Buns

Nigerian Buns

Pan-Nigerian

35Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

Dense, slightly crunchy fried dough balls — firmer and less airy than puff puff, and a classroom-break classic.

Equipment
  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spoon
Ingredients
Plain flour3 cups
Sugar½ cup
Butter3 tbsp
Baking powder2 tsp
Nutmeg, grated½ tsp
Milk or water1 cup
Saltpinch
Vegetable oilfor frying

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