If you like the Nigerian puff puff and you enjoy crunchy, sweet treats, the delicious Nigerian Buns might be the perfect snack for you. Among the scrumptious array of Nigerian snacks, the delicious Nigerian Buns is worthy of note. This amazing treat, with its crunchy, golden-brown exterior and soft, pillowy interior, is a popular choice for breakfast, tea time, or as a sweet indulgence at any time of the day.
Nigerian Buns, like the popular Nigerian puff puff, is one of the most sought-after midday or early afternoon snacks commonly sold by snack vendors all over Nigeria. You would do well to pair the hot/warm Nigerian Buns with a very cold drink of choice.
This article is intended to help you easily recreate this Nigerian Buns recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Utensils And Appliances Needed For Making Nigerian Buns:
Bowls
Measuring Scoops
Sieve
Dough Mixer (Optional)
Wooden Spatula (Optional)
Whisk
Slotted Scoop
Deep Frying Pan or Pot
Colander
Paper Towels
Clean Film
Clean Kitchen Towel
Ingredients Needed For Making Nigerian Buns:
4 Cups of All-purpose Flour
3/4 Cup of Sugar (adjust as preferred)
2 Tsp of Baking powder
1/2 Tsp of Grated/Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Tsp of Salt
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup of Butter
2 1/2 Cups of low-fat Milk or Water (Adjust liquid to fit preferred crunch. More liquid = less crunch.)
Cooking oil for deep frying
Instructions Needed For Making Nigerian Buns:
Gather all utensils and ingredients needed for making Nigerian Buns for your convenience.
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl or the dough mixer. Add the sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry mix. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Pour the whisked eggs into the well in the dry mix. Add the melted butter. Add the milk or water gradually till you get the right consistency. Mix until you form a thick sticky dough.
Work the batter until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl of dough with a cling film or clean kitchen towel and set aside.
Thin a very generous amount of cooking oil in the deep frying pan or pot on medium heat. Set a bowl of cold water aside to dip your hands in at intervals when scooping the dough into hot oil. You would do well to make sure that the cooking oil is hot but not smoking.
Pinch off small portions of the dough and roll them into balls or oval shapes. Ensure they are of uniform size for even frying. Carefully place the round scoops of dough into the hot oil, frying until each side turns golden brown. Repeat until the surface of the oil is filled with balls of dough (with adequate spacing). Turn as frequently as necessary to avoid burning.
When each set of Nigerian Buns is done frying, use the slotted scoop to lift and drain them from the oil and transfer the Nigerian Buns into a paper towel-lined colander. Repeat the process until the dough is exhausted. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Nigerian Buns can be enjoyed on their own or paired with any drink of choice. Their sweet and doughy goodness makes them perfect as a delightful and filling snack to be enjoyed any time of the day.
Whether enjoyed at snack time at home, served to guests at parties, or purchased from snack vendors and enjoyed as a tasty treat on the go, these golden-brown delights tickle your taste buds with every bite. If you follow the Nigerian Buns recipe we have shared with you, we can promise that you will enjoy a sweet and fulfilling treat.
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