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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.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 3
- all-purpose flour or semovita, or semovita3 cup
- instant yeast1 tbsp
- white granulated sugar1 cup
- baking powder1 1/2 tsp
- warm water2 cup
- vanilla flavoring, to taste
- vegetable oil
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Sift the flour into a clean bowl. Mix in the yeast, sugar, and baking powder.
Stir in the warm water and vanilla to make a thick batter.
Cover the bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.
Heat enough oil in a pan for deep-frying. Shape the batter into balls, and drop them into the hot oil in batches.
Deep fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides.
Remove from the oil and let drain.
