Everyday meals · Nigeria

Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)

Name: Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Nigeria
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour or semovita; 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 1 cup white granulated sugar; 1 ½ tsp baking powder; 2 cups warm water; Vanilla flavor to taste; Vegetable oil

Fanke is a Nigerian fritter made with wheat flour or semovita. It is commonly eaten in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people.

Published October 15, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME1h 15m

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES3 servings

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1
Sift the flour into a clean bowl. Mix in the yeast, sugar, and baking powder.
Step 2
Stir in the warm water and vanilla to make a thick batter.
Step 3
Cover the bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.
Step 4
Heat enough oil in a pan for deep-frying. Shape the batter into balls, and drop them into the hot oil in batches.
Step 5
Deep fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides.
Step 6
Remove from the oil and let drain.

Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)

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