How To Make Puff Puff Recipe !! | Best Plantain Puff Puff Recipes!! | African Food…#food #cooking
28In this video, the presenter shows how to make delicious plantain puff puff using ripe plantains, flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm …
📅 Last updated: 29.12.2025
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
💬 What is plantain puff puff?
Plantain puff puff is a popular West African snack that combines the classic deep-fried dough of puff puff with mashed ripe plantains. It results in a sweeter, denser, and more flavorful version with a distinct banana-like taste. It’s commonly made with flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water or milk.
💬 How do you make puff puff with plantain?
To make plantain puff puff, start by mashing ripe plantains until smooth. Mix the mash with flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and warm liquid to form a thick batter, then let it rise until doubled in size. Finally, scoop portions of the batter into hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown all over.
💬 What are the ingredients for plantain puff puff?
The essential ingredients are ripe (soft) plantains, all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, and a warm liquid like water or milk. The ripe plantains provide natural sweetness and flavor, while the yeast ensures the dough balls are light and airy when fried.
💬 Can I use overripe plantains for puff puff?
Yes, overripe (very soft and blackened) plantains are perfect for this recipe as they are at their sweetest and easiest to mash. Their high sugar content enhances the flavor and can sometimes allow you to reduce the added sugar in the batter. They are the ideal choice for this sweet snack.
