Coconut Puff-Puff (Deep-fried Coconut Dough) – a twist on the popular West African fried dough with the addition of coconut milk and coconut flakes.
Puff-puff is a West African traditional fried dough that is sold in every neighborhood, on street corners, in West Africa. They are impossible to resist once you take a bite. It is comparable to yeast doughnuts with less sugar and with a sort of fermented yeast taste.
If you were to vote on the most popular West African snack, I think puff-puff would probably win big. I put a twist on this classic African snack by adding coconut and coconut milk.
The first time I made these to take to a party, I was on the phone with my dear friend and I mentioned to her that I was making coconut puff-puff for a party and she said , “You know no one would eat them right? My response was, “Why not, they taste good”. She said, well people are not use to eating coconut puff-puff. “They will soon”, I said. After a drawn out conversation, we concluded that I should make a side-by-side comparison between the two (puff-puff and the coconut puff-puff) and see which one people were going to devour first.
I did just that and guess what? You guessed right! coconut puff-puff won with an overwhelming victory. In fact, it was gone before any other meal-you would be surprise at how pleasant the coconut milk and flakes enrich this recipe.
The coconut flakes give these puff-puff a slight crunch and a special and different flavor .
The main ingredients are flour, coconut milk, flour, yeast, salt and coconut flakes. Once everything is mixed, set it aside in a warm area to proof or rise. If dough is too thick add a little bit of water or coconut milk.
Best served warm.
Watch How To Make It
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Coconut Puff-puff( Deep fried coconut dough)
Ingredients
- 1 cups warm water
- 2 cup coconut milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast or 0.25 oz. 1 packet
- 1/2- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4- 1/2 Tablespoon salt
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 4-1/2 cup flour
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the warm water, coconut milk, salt, sugar, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes
- Then add flour and mix with a wooden spoon or hands preferably, followed by coconut flakes. Mix well until flour and coconut flakes have been fully incorporated.
- Set the mixture in a warm area and let it rise and double in size -approximately 1- 2 hours
- In a large, sauce pan 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.
- The dough is going to be sticky so use your hands to grab a little bit of mixture at time and drop in the oil or use a spoon to spoon up the batter, and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil, sort of in the shape of a ball. Do not overcrowd the pan. Do so in batch
- 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
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Inès says
Excellent recipe, it was my first attempt to do puff puff, it was so simple !
I just added more sugar than the recipe mention, there is no way to spoilt them!
ImmaculateBites says
Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Joseph says
Please what kind of cup can I use to measure the floor like how many milk cup. Thank you.
ImmaculateBites says
I use standard American measuring cups
Gabriela Rosario says
Delicious !!..Can I use Coconut flour instead of regular flour?
ImmaculateBites says
I haven’t tried it with coconut flour yet. Am thinking it’s not going to be the same.
Vicky says
No, coconut flour is not a sub for regular flour!
Mercy says
I can attest to this rtecipe as I’ve tried it. So yummy! What’s d shelf life pls?
ImmaculateBites says
Puff puff taste best freshly made. However, you can make , let it cool and freeze- reheat in oven .
Eulanda says
What a super yummy recipe! Can the regular flour be substituted with any other kind of gluten free flours?
ImmaculateBites says
I don’t see why not!
Cindy says
I want to make these for my son’s birthday. I have two questions:
Is 2 1/4 ounces sames as teaspoon?. I have seen recipes that equate a packet of yeast to teaspoon not ounces.
Is half tablespoon of salt not too much?
Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
Cindy, I meant to say 2 1/4 teaspoons . Recipe updated. I usually use 1/2 tablespoon salt – I like my puff puff salty – cut it down by half if you prefer less salt. Let me know how it works out!
abiola showunmi says
l love coconuts, would ve loved doing it but my problem is the flaked coconut. is der any other subtitution or hw do i get d flaked coconut recipe.
ImmaculateBites says
Abiola, you could use grated coconut.
Marie-claire says
I love everything coconut and couldn’t wait to try.More power to your elbow.
Can l get koki beans recipe?Your recipes are great.
Marie-claire says
Emma,
You are a Blessing.I tried the recipe but added water and sugar and it kind
Of soak the oil and tasted like doughnuts.
turtle66 says
Im definitely going to make these, I love all things coconut. Great Post!
Africanbites says
Me too, I Love Coconut !!!!!
Ndem says
You have done well, it looks amazing and straight forward I like it.
Africanbites says
Ndem , it really is an easy recipe , with an amazing taste.
Shanna says
Thx for your reply 🙂 . I am definitely going to give them a go 😉
Shanna says
looks great, are they also delicious eaten cold?
Africanbites says
Shanna they are best eaten hot, however, they are not bad at room temperature.You can reheat them in the oven before serving. I have a confession to make- I have eaten this straight from the fridge….too lazy to reheat.
Melanie says
I have to tell you, your pictures are beautiful. I want to make this recipe just from your photos alone. Girl you have camera skills!
Africanbites says
Do make them Melanie! Girl….my camera is WORKING me . Thanks for stopping by!
Christina says
Looks great! I will be trying these soon.
Africanbites says
They are really tasty christina!
Nneoma says
Love your work and ability to share your skills. What I enjoy the most is your patience.