Nigerian Buns — tasty snack treats that are richer in flavor with crunchy outside and pillowy soft inside.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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Isaiah queen says
Wonderful recipe
Imma says
Thank you, my dear. Stay tuned for more wonderful recipes 🙂
Anonymous says
Please must you use grated oranges
Immaculate Bites says
You may leave this out if you prefer.
Florence says
Can water be added to the buns
Immaculate Bites says
Hi Florence, you can add water to the buns as substitute to the butter, I haven’t tried both. Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Sile says
I love this recipe! My buns turned out great
Immaculate Bites says
Yum! Thank you, Sile!
Jennifer says
Can I bake my buns instead?
ImmaculateBites says
It would not have the same texture or taste . It is best fried, unless you tweak the recipe
Ruth Tony says
I loved this recipe so much! I love the way the buns you made are perfectly round and well looking. a huge clap to you and thanks for giving me the appetite to make this delightful dough balls this weekend. this is the best recipe Ive seen so far. Thanks for Sharing
Imma Adamu says
Thank you so much, Ruth!
Eyiloreoluwa David Omigbodun says
i love this recipe! divine!
ImmaculateBites says
Thanks!
Favour Uwaoma says
Please how do I add yeast to the buns
Ololade says
It is sooooo gooooood
Okpara Salvation says
Hello, my bons is always strong and thick to bite after frying, pls what’s d cause. Am not comfortable with it
ImmaculateBites says
Did you use this recipe ?
Chizoba NWOGU says
I just tried this recipe and its just too good. I did not put the lime though (was working with what I had available).
Thank you so much.
Idayat says
Pls how do I get grated lime
imma africanbites says
Hello. You can grate a lime using a micro plane, peeler, knife, or a fine grater to strip it’s outside peel. You can check this article here for further instructions. https://delishably.com/fruits/how-to-zest-a-lime
Miracle says
Heloo
Please can I bake this recipe instead??
imma africanbites says
Hi Miracle. These ones here are best enjoyed when fried.
Roukie says
Truly amazing outcome! Please how do I thaw and warm after freezing some of the left over buns?
ImmaculateBites says
Place in a single Layer on a tray and reheat at 300 degrees F until warm through. Enjoy!
Iyanuoluwa says
Hello. Nice recipe. Please there is something that always confuses me, by cops in the measurement, do you mean the regular milk tins or how many grams and ml are in a cup?
Norah says
Hi Imma, is it possible to use baking powder and yeast at the same time when making buns because someone gave me the recipe before i saw this one. Thanks
ImmaculateBites says
Hello there,
It’s best to stick with one rising agent.
Ogundeji LOVINA says
I tried the recipe and it was awesome, crunchy and tasty but the look is not okay. Flat and looks rough
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Lovina! Sorry you buns came out looking funky. Next time do make sure the oil is hot enough. This will prevent it from spreading when frying. Hope this helps!