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Author: Imma

Nigerian Buns — tasty snack treats that are richer in flavor with crunchy outside and pillowy soft inside.

Nigerian buns

Most of the time, I get asked questions about recipes and sometimes it a request for a particular recipe – like this Nigerian bun.

This one I happily obliged…no arm-twisting required.

Now what’s not to love about these Nigerian buns? They are super easy to make and dangerously good. They come together in only a few minutes and with two batch of frying you are done.

This is my take on these buns and for an additional twist on them; I added coconut flakes to the mixture. You can successfully make them without coconut.

 

Nigerian Buns

 

So what is the difference between puff-puff and this mouthful of joy buns?

Puff-puff for the most part is made with yeast and has a somewhat chewy interior with very few ingredients.

Nigerian Buns

On the other hand, Nigerian buns are richer in flavor with the addition of eggs, butter and milk -crunchy on the outside pillowy soft on the inside. Just like these African doughnuts featured here, quite frankly there is very little difference between the two.

Nigerian buns

Why don’t you try both and see which one you like best – they both qualify as buns in my book. Enjoy these Nigerian buns anytime you want, any way you like it with or without coconut.

Watch How to Make It

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Nigerian Buns

Nigerian Buns -- tasty snack treats that are richer in flavor with crunchy outside and pillowy soft inside.
4.92 from 24 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
African
Servings 20 buns

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2- teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • 1/2-3/4 cup coconut flakes optional

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 coconut flakes and oil; mix well until everything has been fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth, thick and spoon able.
  • 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.
  • 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

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 139kcal (7%)| Carbohydrates: 20g (7%)| Protein: 3g (6%)| Fat: 4g (6%)| Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)| Cholesterol: 31mg (10%)| Sodium: 92mg (4%)| Potassium: 99mg (3%)| Sugar: 6g (7%)| Vitamin A: 115IU (2%)| Calcium: 36mg (4%)| Iron: 1.1mg (6%)
Author: Imma
Course: Snack
Cuisine: African
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Nutrition Facts
Nigerian Buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 92mg4%
Potassium 99mg3%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 115IU2%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Aww thanks Dee! You are so sweet! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Hi Vera, the best way to do this is to subscribe to my mailing list. You get new recipes when I post them. Thanks

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  7. Mabeyuh says

    5 stars
    Oh My…these were so easy to make and they taste heavenly. Every time I make these donuts, my guests can’t seem to get enough. Your recipe was so simple and precise. Now i have a snack to make for my guests in less than no time…

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  8. milkish says

    Hi Imma, thanks for your wonderful recipes pls can one use yeast in making this buns if u don’t want baking powder. Thanks

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    • ImmaculateBites says

      Yes, you can the texture would be different but it is still going to have that great taste.

      Reply

    • Mo says

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing. They were irresistible and tasted so damn good! Everyone loved it. The way the thing even finished was a mystery.
      NB: A friend shared one recipe with me but I’m glad I followed yours instead

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  10. Gogo says

    5 stars
    I just made these now and they are simply amazing. Best buns I have ever made/ tasted. Thanks for sharing the recipe

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  11. chioma says

    hi i love your website pl can i get this buns recipe in grams i find the cup measurement confusing. but with my scale i can easily weigh them out.

    Reply

  12. Andrea says

    5 stars
    Best recipe! Simple too. The yeast recipe, soak and let rise etc never gave me the consistency I wanted. They usually came out oily or something just didn’t click.
    This took me a few minutes to make. I hoped it won’t come out hard but it was perfect. Thank you!

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  13. Yaje says

    Imma, I tried these just now. They are very quick to make and my kids think they are good so the recipe is a keeper. In the ingredient list you mention lime zest, but in the instructions you say orange. I guess it really does not matter. I used lemon zest and it tasted just fine. I also scaled down the sugar by half. The dough was very sticky. Is it supposed to be like that? To scoop the dough out, I used this mini scoop I have in my kitchen. I wish I could post pics too.

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    • Africanbites says

      Yaje, so excited you and your kids enjoyed the buns. In reply to your question… yes the dough is suppose to be sticky and you can either use orange or lime zest. Thanks for the feedback!

      Reply