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Nigerian buns recipe

How to do Buns the Nigerian way with Step by Step Recipes

Chef Chidi
Buns are roadside snacks in Nigeria, this recipe shows you how to make buns the Nigerian way. I used just 7 ingredients and it turned out perfect. Buns is served hot or cold in Nigeria. Usually, it is combined with soft drinks. They are also served as small chops and desserts.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 50 minutes
Frying time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Nigerian Cuisine
Servings 6 People
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing machine

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp margarine
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp powdered milk
  • 1 teaspoon milk flavour
  • 3 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 liters oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Combine one cup of water and 2 tablespoons of powder milk and set aside.
  • Add 3 cups of flour, sugar, flavour, half teaspoon of salt and margarine in a bowl and mix properly.
  • Add 3 large eggs and continue mixing.
  • Add the milk-water and continue stirring till they are well combined. You don't want it watery. See images above.
  • Let your oil heat for 5 minutes then fry the buns by pinching and squeezing into the heated oil. You want to try rolling it around your fingers till is becomes round. Then drop into the oil.
  • Fry the buns in batches and remove when they are turning golden brown.
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