Nigerian Puff Puff

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and nutmeg.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. Heat oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
6. Using your hands or a spoon, drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil.
7. Fry until golden brown, turning occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.