Ramadan Recipes: Nigerian Buns
Nigerian buns have a soft and spongy interior and a crunchy outer crust. It's mildly sweet with just a hint of spice from the nutmeg.
It's a popular street food in Nigeria and is often paired with a chilled beverage.
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Ingredients
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- 10 Minutes
- 5 Serving
- 369 Calories
- 400g all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp of butter
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 100g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 100-150ml water
- 1 egg
- Vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Nigerian Buns
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Method & Directions
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- 30 Minutes
- Add the dry ingredients
تم نسخ الرابطAdd all the dry ingredients with the butter in a bowl and mix well to form crumbles.
- Add the liquids
تم نسخ الرابطAdd the egg and vanilla extract and mix, then add water to the flour in bits till you achieve a thick stretchy batter.
- Fry the buns
تم نسخ الرابطIn a pan on medium heat, add vegetable oil and heat it up till hot, then carefully drop the batter in the hot oil in batches. Reduce the heat and fry the buns till golden brown.
- Serve
تم نسخ الرابطTransfer the buns on a paper towel, and serve them cool or cold with any chilled soft drinks of choice or iced water.