Nigerian Buns recipe

Nigerian Buns

by Lory (@lorry)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min

A delicious and easy-to-make fried dough treat, perfect for snacking.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 4 buns)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2cup
    sugar
  • 1tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2tsp
    salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2piece
    eggs
  • 1/4cup
    butter, melted
  • 3/4cup
    milk

For Frying

  • 2cups
    vegetable oil

How to make Nigerian Buns

Preparation

  1. Gather all the ingredients.

Mixing

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl and mix well.

  2. Add the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, and melted butter, and stir until combined.

Frying

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until the oil reaches about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. Gently scoop small balls of batter into the oil.

  3. When they are brown on one side, flip them and allow them to continue to cook until they are browned on both sides.

  4. Once done, remove them from the oil and place on paper towels or a cooling rack to drain off any excess oil.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature to avoid greasy buns.

  2. Use a small ice cream scoop for evenly sized buns.