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Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)

Serves 3 · 120 minutes

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.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour or semovita
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups warm water
  • Vanilla flavor to taste
  • Vegetable oil

Method

  1. Sift the flour into a clean bowl. Mix in the yeast, sugar, and baking powder.
  2. Stir in the warm water and vanilla to make a thick batter.
  3. Cover the bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.
  4. Heat enough oil in a pan for deep-frying. Shape the batter into balls, and drop them into the hot oil in batches.
  5. Deep fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides.
  6. Remove from the oil and let drain.