Cookbook: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

 * 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

Equipment

 * Pan for deep frying


 * Sieve

Procedure

 * 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.