Banana Puff Puff is a delightful twist on the classic West African Puff Puff, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with the fluffy, golden goodness of deep-fried dough. These soft, sweet beignets are perfect as a snack or dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Puff Puff Recipe
These Banana Puff Puffs are fluffy, lightly sweetened, and packed with banana flavor. They’re easy to make with basic ingredients and a bit of time for the dough to rise. With a golden, crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior, they’re a comforting treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients You Will Need for Banana Puff Puff
- Bananas
- Sugar
- Nutmeg
- Flour
- Yeast
- Salt
- Warm Water
How to Make Banana Puff Puffs (Beignets)
- Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast in a small bowl; let sit until foamy (about 7 minutes).
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas with remaining sugar.
- Combine Ingredients: Add flour, nutmeg, salt, and yeast mixture to the bananas, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
- Let Dough Rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 90-120 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Fry: Heat oil to 340°F (170°C), shape dough into small balls, and fry until golden brown.
For more delicious beignet-style treats, check out Oven-Baked Beignets, No-Yeast Beignets, and Sopaipillas Mexican Beignets.
Tips & Tricks
- Check Oil Temperature: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Rise Time: Allow enough time for the dough to rise for the fluffiest texture.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Fry in small batches to maintain an even temperature in the oil.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store leftover puff puffs in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 1 month.Heat directly from frozen using an oven or air fryer.
Variations
- Cinnamon Banana Puff Puff: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for extra warmth.
- Chocolate Dipped: Serve with a chocolate dipping sauce or drizzle melted chocolate over the fried puff puffs.
- Nutty Twist: Add crushed nuts or coconut flakes to the batter for added texture.
Banana Puff Puff (Beignets)
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Yeast
- 2 large bananas
- ¼ cup Sugar + 1 tablespoon (for yeast)
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 3 cups Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1¼ cups Warm Water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 7 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas with the remaining sugar using a potato masher or fork.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and the yeast mixture to the banana mash, mixing well as you go. Continue mixing until you have a smooth, lump-free
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 90-120 minutes until it has doubled in size and tiny air bubbles are visible.
- In a deep pan, heat oil to about 340°F (170°C). Test by dropping a small piece of batter into the oil—it should rise to the surface if the oil is ready.
- Use your hands or two spoons to form small balls of dough and gently drop them into the oil. Fry for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a dipping sauce of your choice.
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