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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.

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  • Read all 6 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
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Method

  1. 01

    Sift the flour into a clean bowl. Mix in the yeast, sugar, and baking powder.

  2. 02

    Stir in the warm water and vanilla to make a thick batter.

  3. 03

    Cover the bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.

  4. 04

    Heat enough oil in a pan for deep-frying. Shape the batter into balls, and drop them into the hot oil in batches.

  5. 05

    Deep fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides.

  6. 06

    Remove from the oil and let drain.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Anasskoko; view original image record .