Fankasau (Hausa Wheat Puff Puff)
Fankasau is a traditional Hausa fritter, common in northern Nigeria.
Total
01:00
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant yeast
- Water
- ½ cup potash water (kanwa)
- Sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- Salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Total:
- 01:00
- Yield:
- 2 servings
Instructions
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1Combine the flours and yeast in a bowl. Mix in enough water to form a thick, sticky dough.
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2Cover the dough and allow to rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
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3Add the potash water, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the dough. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
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4Divide the dough into suitably sized portions. Dip your hands in oil, and shape the dough portions into rounds with a hole in the center.
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5Heat a pot of oil. Working in batches, add the dough and deep fry until golden brown on all sides.
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6Remove the fritters, and drain any excess oil.
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7Serve fresh.
- Method
- Frying
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 30, 2026