Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)
Fanke is a Nigerian fritter made with wheat flour or semovita. It is commonly eaten in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people. Recipe source: “Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)”, Wikibooks Cookbook contributors, en.wikibooks.org, CC BY-SA 4.0 (adapted). Photo: Anasskoko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 1100
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Sift the flour into a clean bowl. Mix in the yeast, sugar, and baking powder.
Step 2
Stir in the warm water and vanilla to make a thick batter.
Step 3
Cover the bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.
Step 4
Heat enough oil in a pan for deep-frying. Shape the batter into balls, and drop them into the hot oil in batches.
Step 5
Deep fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides.
Step 6
Remove from the oil and let drain.
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