Puff Puff Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Puff Puff Recipe
2 cups all-purpose flour (freshly ground from wheat at home)
2 tbsp homemade sugar or powdered jaggery
1 tsp active dry yeast (naturally fermented homemade yeast starter if available)
½ tsp natural salt
1 cup warm water
½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
2 cups homemade vegetable oil or palm oil for deep frying
1 tbsp powdered sugar for light topping (optional)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Puff Puff Recipe
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm water with sugar and yeast, stirring gently and letting it sit for 5–7 minutes until slightly foamy.
Calories: Sugar ~100 kcal
Time: 7 minutes
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
Add flour, salt, and nutmeg to the yeast mixture and mix thoroughly to form a thick sticky batter without lumps.
Calories: Flour ~880 kcal, nutmeg ~5 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 3: Allow Batter to Rise
Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and allow the batter to rest in a warm place for about 45 minutes until it doubles in size.
Calories: No additional calories added
Time: 45 minutes
Step 4: Heat the Oil
Pour vegetable or palm oil into a deep pan and heat over medium heat until hot enough for frying.
Calories: Oil used for frying (absorbed) ~480 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 5: Shape and Fry the Puff Puff
Scoop small portions of batter using a spoon or by hand and drop gently into the hot oil.
Fry for about 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally until the balls become golden brown and evenly cooked.
Remove and drain on paper or cloth.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 12 minutes
Step 6: Add Optional Sugar Topping and Serve
Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Calories: Powdered sugar ~50 kcal
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Puff Puff Recipe for 4 Persons
Yeast activation: 7 minutes
Batter preparation: 5 minutes
Dough rising: 45 minutes
Heating oil: 5 minutes
Frying puff puff: 12 minutes
Serving: 1 minute
Total preparation and cooking time: approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Calories of Puff Puff Recipe and Calories Per Person
Flour: ~880 kcal
Sugar: ~100 kcal
Frying oil absorbed: ~480 kcal
Powdered sugar topping: ~50 kcal
Nutmeg and salt: negligible
Total calories for the entire recipe: approximately 1,510 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 378 kcal per person