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Make Ghanaian Bofrot doughnut holes fancy or plain

Make your Ghanaian Bofrot Doughnut Holes as fancy or plain as you want.


Make your Ghanaian Bofrot Doughnut Holes as fancy or plain as you want.

Puff-puff as it is known in Nigeria is called Bofrot in Ghana. Bofrot is a traditional African snack is similar to an American doughnut hole. The recipe is very versatile, be creative with your puff-puff snack tonight. Mandazi or Maandazi is East African fried round dough bread similar to doughnut holes and Nigerian Puff-Puff.

Easy Homemade Ghanaian Bofrot Doughnut Holes

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk

1 large cage free egg

2 cups bread flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 tablespoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted 5 cups vegetable oil for frying


Directions

Add the vegetable oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir the milk-egg mixture into the dry ingredients, then stir in the melted butter, mixing until a soft dough forms. Once the oil is hot, drop about 1 tablespoon of dough into the oil, careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the doughnut holes, flipping them in the oil, for about 2 minutes or until they are golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the doughnut holes to the paper towel-lined baking sheet.






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The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

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