Cookbook:Fankasau (Hausa Wheat Puff Puff)

Fankasau is a traditional Hausa fritter, common in northern Nigeria.

Ingredients

 * 4 cups wheat flour
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 tbsp instant yeast
 * Water
 * ½ cup potash water (kanwa)
 * Sugar
 * 1 egg
 * 1 tbsp baking powder
 * Salt
 * Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

 * Stovetop
 * Frying pan
 * Mixing bowl
 * Wooden spoon
 * Mixer (optional)

Procedure

 * 1) Combine the flours and yeast in a bowl. Mix in enough water to form a thick, sticky dough.
 * 2) Cover the dough and allow to rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
 * 3) Add the potash water, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the dough. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
 * 4) Divide the dough into suitably sized portions. Dip your hands in oil, and shape the dough portions into rounds with a hole in the center.
 * 5) Heat a pot of oil. Working in batches, add the dough and deep fry until golden brown on all sides.
 * 6) Remove the fritters, and drain any excess oil.
 * 7) Serve fresh.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Fankasau is best served with taushe, meat stew and pepper soup.
 * The quantity of flour used is half that of the wheat used in preparing the wheat puff puff.