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Puff-puff
Whisk the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl. Pour in the lukewarm water and stir with your hand or a spoon into a smooth, thick, sticky batter with no dry lumps.
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How long does Puff-puff take?
1 hr 35 min all in — 10 min prep, 25 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 30 pieces. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Dutch oven, Spider or strainer.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Water → Half water, half warm milk. Softer crumb, browner crust. Not vegan.
What should I watch for?
Keep your hand close to the oil surface so the batter drops rather than splashes.
Any tips from this recipe?
If the balls come out raw inside and dark outside, the oil is too hot. Drop it 10 degrees. A small ice cream scoop gives neater balls than the fist method, but the fist is traditional and faster once you have the knack.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.