Sure, it takes time and forethought into making classic doughnuts , and if you are pressed for time . You just don’t want to go through that process. Rest assured these may just qualify as the ultimate convenient doughnut -you can still get your doughnut fix , in less than 15 minutes. Assuming you are just like me and can’t wait …. you eat while you are cooking. Well if you don’t , trust me ,you will with these crunchy, pillowy treats.
In America ,these doughnuts are call drop doughnuts and is classified as a breakfast food. In some parts of Africa it is referred to as doughnuts , but when you are in the U.S , you have to be specific about it’s name – African doughnuts.
These african doughnuts was introduced to Africa by European setters along with a variety of sumptuous desserts, snacks. They taste great- crunchy on the outside pillowy soft on the inside with a hint of nutmeg and orange .In Africa, they are party food , although they are now being sold on every street corner throughout various parts of the continent in one disguise or another.
After frying the doughnuts you can toss them in cinnamon sugar, if desire or just sprinkle powder sugar. Personally , I feel it taste just fine without the additional sugar.
Watch How To Make It
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African Doughnut (Drop Doughnut)
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (312.5 grams ) All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon grated orange
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk , whole or 2%
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup (115 g) melted butter or vegetable oil
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients, flour baking powder, salt, sugar, grated orange, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil, mix well until everything has been fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth, thick, and spoonable.
- In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high (too little will result in flatter balls), and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees.
- I use my hands to scoop up the batter, you can do the same or use 2 spoons - one to scoop up the batter, and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil- in the shape of a ball. Do not overcrowd the pan. Do so in batches.
- Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
- Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- Use a large spoon or something like that to take it out of the oil. I usually place them on napkins right away to soak up some of the excess oil.
- If desired, you can roll the finished product in table sugar or powdered sugar to make it sweeter.
Tips & Notes:
- If the mixture is too thick add one to two tablespoons of milk.
Nutrition Information:
Naa Norkor says
I tried this recipe for the first time. I didn’t have grated orange and vanilla flavour so I used orange/pineapple juice. I also only had half and half milk. My batter came out thick so I added just a tad bit of cold water. Everything turned out great. I was born and raised in Ghana,West Africa and these doughnuts brought back nostalgic memories.
Accurate measurements and spot on photography,thanks!!
ImmaculateBites says
Glad you enjoyed it!
MCN mcn says
I have tried these a couple of times and they never seem to come out quite right. The mixture is always so soft and I have to use a spoon to scoop it up and fry and then it ends up droned in oil
ImmaculateBites says
It must be the measurements. I have tried these countless times and they do just fine. Double check your measurements .Are you using standard U.S measuring cups?
Lulu says
Hi Imma, Thanks for sharing. Just made some donut and it was perfect. Will be trying the puff puff soon.
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome!!! Let me know how the puff puff turns out!
Chike says
what is the yield of the recipe ??
ImmaculateBites says
It all depends on how the size about 20-30 balls.
Malaika says
Hi Imma. thank you for this recipe. i would like to know if the vanilla u mentioned among the ingredients is vanilla flavor?
ImmaculateBites says
Yes it is Malaika. I usually use pure vanilla extract.
Elizabeth says
Thanks for the recipe. I was wondering about how many doughnuts this recipe makes?
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Elizabeth, I would say about 20-30 depending. I always start eating from the time it gets off the stove. Let me know if you count them
Rosa says
Used the recipe exactly as written last week. Great texture. I quadrupled it the next day for a party. Was a great hit. Thanks sis.
ImmaculateBites says
Glad it worked out well for you!
Ann says
Was delicious!!! I played around with the recipe and used a can of unsweetened coconut milk instead of regular milk, and added shredded coconut for texture and used just one egg. Perfect consistency!!
ImmaculateBites says
Would love to try that combination, thanks for sharing Ann! Feedback always appreciated!
princeaa says
Very! Very! Very! delicious. I tried this some minutes ago and it came out so beautifully. Better than the recipe I usually use. Good Job!!!!
ImmaculateBites says
Awwww Thanks! So great to hear feedback ! Always appreciated.
Ida Eseme says
Thanks a lot for the recipe. Can you please do the flour, sugar and butter measurement in Gram?
ImmaculateBites says
Ida, recipe updated.
Odette says
There are so good, you have been doing a wonderful job on this website. I tried the fish roll it was fantastic.
Catherine says
Hi Imma thanks so much for this recipe the puff puffs were delicious!
This was the first time I made them I had a problem making them round do you have a video demonstration or suggestions? Thanks.
ImmaculateBites says
Catherine, glad you liked them. Unfortunately at this time, I do not have a video demonstration. I usually use my hands to get them really nice and round.
bina says
So yummy, can I use baking soda? Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
Bina, sorry you can’t use baking soda. Baking soda only works when there is an acid in the recipe.
abigail says
Hi thanks.
Lori says
Could I add small pieces of apple to the batter?
ImmaculateBites says
Lori, I have never tried them using apple . But I don’t see why it wouldn’t work . let me know how it turns out. Thanks