Buns (or bunz) is the village cousin of puff puff, and puff puff is the Nigerian brother who didn’t get scholarship to study abroad and become doughnut. Every country in the world has their own version of making buns but we can all testify that the Nigerian version of buns is delicious. Though i feel we should remix it a little by garnishing it with some condiments..like chocolate or jam.
INGREDIENTS
400g all purpose flour
3tbsp of butter
1tbs baking powder
100g sugar, substitute with honey
1tsp salt
100-150ml water
1 egg
Vanilla extract (optional)
Vegetable oil for frying
PREPARATION
Add all the dry ingredients with the butter in a bowl and mix to form crumble.
Add the egg and water and mix to form a thick stretchy batter. Add the water to the flour in bits till you achieve the desired consistency. Do not over work the batter
Place a shallow pan on a medium heat, add vegetable oil and allow to heat up till hot
Test the oil by dropping a small batter into it, if the batter floats on the top of the oil then it is ready to be used.
Carefully drop the batter in the hot oil in batches but don’t over crowd the oil.
Reduce the heat and fry the buns till golden brown and well done
Repeat this process till you have exhausted the whole batter mix.
Use a slotted spoon and transfer the buns on a paper towel. Serve buns cool or cold with any chilled soft drinks of choice or iced water.
Source: Famakin Opeyemi