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Banana-Puff-Puff-Recipe

Banana Puff Puff

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Banana Puff Puff features the sweet flavor of ripe bananas combined with nutmeg and a fluffy texture. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick snack or dessert that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large bananas, mashed (about 1¼ cups)
  • 1 teaspoon (2-3g) grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup (236ml) warm water
  • 2¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¼½ cup (50-100g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • oil for deep-frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas and grate in the nutmeg.
  2. Add the warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, and flour. Stir well.
  3. Cover the batter and set it in a warm area to rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  4. Pour at least 3 inches of oil into a large saucepan and heat to 375℉ (190℃).
  5. Use your hands or spoons to shape the sticky dough into balls and drop them into the hot oil.
  6. Fry in batches until the bottom is golden brown, then turn to fry the other side until golden.
  7. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

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Notes

Make sure the oil is hot enough to avoid flat puff puffs.
Allow the batter to rise in a warm spot for the best texture.
Adjust sugar to taste for a sweeter or less sweet puff puff.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: African

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 puff puff
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg