Ingredients
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2 cups lukewarm water (about 40°C or 100-110°F)
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2 ¼ teaspoons fast-rising or active dry yeast (0.25 ounces)
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½ cup sugar
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3 cups all-purpose flour (375 grams)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1L vegetable oil (for frying)
01
Prepare dough
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In a large bowl, mix lukewarm water, yeast, sugar, flour, and salt until combined.
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Stir with a spoon until no dry flour remains.
02
Dough
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
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Leave in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size and bubbly.
03
Heat oil
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Pour vegetable oil into a wok or deep pan, heating it on medium-high for 8-10 minutes, until hot (about 180°C or 350°F).
04
Fry puff-puffs
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Using your hands or a greased scoop, drop the dough into the hot oil.
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Fry until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides.
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Continue until all puff puffs are fried.
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Remove puff puffs from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
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Serve warm with tea or as a snack.
