Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)
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Fanke is a Nigerian fritter from the Hausa people of the north, a yeasted batter fried into golden puffs. The dough is made with either all-purpose flour or semovita, so you can use whichever your pantry or market offers. Yeast and baking powder together give a light, airy inside, and a splash of vanilla scents the sugar. Mix the batter, let it rise for an hour, then fry in batches.
Instructions
Sift the flour into a clean bowl, then stir in the yeast, sugar and baking powder until evenly combined.
Pour in the warm water and add vanilla to taste. Stir until you have a thick batter with no dry pockets of flour.
Cover the bowl and leave the batter to rise for about 1 hour, until it looks puffy and has grown in volume.
Pour enough vegetable oil into a pan for deep-frying and heat it. Shape the batter into balls and lower them into the hot oil a few at a time, so the pan is not crowded.
Fry the balls, turning them as needed, until they are golden brown on every side.
Lift the fritters out of the oil and leave them to drain before serving.
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