Bofrot (Ghanaian Puff Puff Doughnuts)
In short: Soft, golden fried dough balls scented with nutmeg and a little sugar, a favorite Ghanaian street snack eaten hot with roasted peanuts. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Resting
- 1 h
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 330 kcal
Bofrot are puffy fried dough balls with a golden crust and a light, chewy inside. The batter is a yeasted mix of flour, sugar, nutmeg and a little milk, left to rise and then dropped by hand into hot oil, where the balls turn themselves over as they puff. Street sellers pile them into paper bags, and they are best eaten warm with roasted groundnuts or a cup of tea.
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, sugar, yeast, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.
- Pour in the milk and water and beat hard for 3 minutes into a smooth, thick, sticky batter, a little looser than bread dough.
- Cover the bowl and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled and full of bubbles.
- Heat the oil in a deep pot to 170°C (340°F). A small drop of batter should sink, then rise within a few seconds.
- Stir the batter down. With a wet hand, squeeze out walnut-sized balls through your fist and slide them into the oil, about 6 at a time.
- Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, turning, until deep golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Tips
- Wet your hand between scoops so the sticky batter slides off cleanly.
- Keep the oil at 170°C (340°F). If it is hotter, the outside browns before the center cooks, and if it is cooler the bofrot turn greasy.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between bofrot and puff puff?
They are the same kind of fried dough ball. Bofrot is the Ghanaian name, and the amount of nutmeg and sugar varies from cook to cook.
Can I make the batter ahead of time?
Yes. Mix it, cover and refrigerate overnight. Let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes, stir it down and fry.
Why are my bofrot greasy?
The oil was probably too cool or the pot was crowded. Use a thermometer, keep the oil at 170°C (340°F) and fry only a few at a time.
How long does it take to make Bofrot (Ghanaian Puff Puff Doughnuts)?
About 40 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Bofrot (Ghanaian Puff Puff Doughnuts)?
About 330 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein, 52 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
