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Fankasau (Hausa Wheat Puff Puff)

10 ingredients 7 steps 1 hr 2 servings wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

701
Calories
19g
Protein
20g
Fat
108g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Wheat not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups wheat flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • Water
  • ½ cup potash water (kanwa)
  • Sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1

Combine the flours and yeast in a bowl. Mix in enough water to form a thick, sticky dough .

2

Cover the dough and allow to rise for about 1 hour until doubled.

3

Add the potash water, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the dough. Mix well until thoroughly combined.

4

Divide the dough into suitably sized portions. Dip your hands in oil, and shape the dough portions into rounds with a hole in the center.

5

Heat a pot of oil. Working in batches, add the dough and deep fry until golden brown on all sides.

6

Remove the fritters, and drain any excess oil.

7

Serve fresh.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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