22/09/2026
MOST PEOPLE GET #7 WRONG WHEN MAKING PUFF PUFF 👀🍩
And it could be the reason your puff puff comes out too oily, too dark or not properly cooked inside. 😭
Here are 10 things you should know about making good Nigerian puff puff:
1️⃣ Your yeast must be active.
Old or inactive yeast = puff puff that refuses to rise. 😂
2️⃣ Your batter shouldn't be rock hard.
Puff puff batter should be soft and stretchy—not dough-like.
3️⃣ Don't make the batter too watery either.
If it's too loose, you may struggle to get that nice round shape.
4️⃣ Let your batter proof properly.
Don't rush this part. A properly risen batter gives you that lovely fluffy texture.
5️⃣ Warmth can help your batter rise faster.
But please, don't put it somewhere extremely hot. You don't want to kill your yeast.
6️⃣ Don't overcrowd your frying pot.
Too many at once can drop the oil temperature and affect the texture.
7️⃣ 🔥 YOUR OIL TEMPERATURE MATTERS A LOT!
Too hot → your puff puff can brown quickly while the inside is still raw.
Too cool → it can soak up oil and become greasy.
8️⃣ Don't keep stirring them aggressively.
Give them room to fry and turn them gently so they brown evenly.
9️⃣ You can make your puff puff taste different. 😋
Nutmeg, vanilla, milk flavour, coconut flavour or powdered milk can give you a beautiful twist.
🔟 Don't judge your puff puff immediately after frying.
Let it cool slightly before deciding whether the texture is right. Sometimes that soft interior develops as it cools.
And here's the part nobody tells you…
A good puff puff isn't just about the recipe.
Your yeast + batter consistency + proofing + oil temperature all work together.
So tell me 👇🏾
What's your biggest puff puff problem?
A. It doesn't rise
B. It absorbs too much oil
C. It gets dark too quickly
D. It's hard inside
E. Mine comes out perfect every time 😂