These sweet Nigerian Buns are another delightfully tasty Nigerian street food and snack. This is the kind of snack you definitely won't want around you if you are on a weight loss journey. Like puff puff, you get hooked with the first bite.
Before I ever knew what hot Cross Buns were, these are what come to my mind whenever I heard the song hot Cross Buns.
I used to think it was hot crust buns not hot cross buns I am sure you can relate to the reason why I thought the song referenced these sweet Nigerian Buns ?.
These sweet Nigerian buns are crusty on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. Naturally I grew up thinking the nursery rhyme 'Hot Cross Buns' was talking about these yummy Nigerian Buns. To be honest I never gave it a thought until adulthood during one Easter, I read the story about how the nursery rhyme came about. That was when I searched for hot cross buns and o my was I surprised that I never knew what the true hot cross buns were lol.
We sure learn everyday and now I know that my beloved Nigerian Buns isn't hot cross buns ?.
What are Nigerian Buns?
Nigerian 'Buns' are deep fried Pastry balls. They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. These buns are easy to make and takes little of your time. This is a snack you can easily whip up while guests are in the living room. You get to serve it to your guests fresh from the fry pan while succulent and warm. They can be enjoyed with a glass of Chilled homemade Pineapple or Mango juice , If they prefer a drink with some alcohol Pina Colada will do ?
Nigerian Buns go with typically anything even plain milk or hot chocolate. There are so many options to choose from.
What you can serve with Nigerian Buns?
- Zobo drink
- Chapman
- Pina Colada
Other Nigerian Snacks you may like
I know you are itching to get to the recipe. So let's get cooking!
Love,
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Sweet , Crunchy Nigerian Buns
Ingredients
- 500 g All-purpose Flour
- ¼ - ½ Cup Sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- A pinch of Salt
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ Cup Butter
- ¾ Cup milk or water
- About 6 cups cooking oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Add baking powder to flour and mix.
- Create a well in the middle of the flour
- Pour all the wet ingredients into the well
- Mix until it all comes together. Batter should be thick
- Allow batter rest for 5 mins.
- Heat up the oil.
- With a your hand scoop up the batter and squeeze batter with your hands or ice cream scoop and drop gently into the oil.
- Fry till golden
- Scoop with a frying spoon on to a paper towel lined colander.
- Repeat process till all the batter is fried into buns
Notes
Regina Emmanuel
I didn't really get the shape I wanted, but the texture was really crunchy and stretchy anyways.
Chichi Uguru
Hi Regina,
Thanks for your feedback! May I ask the shape you wanted.
- Chichi
Jola
How many cups is 500g
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Ossy
Hello please when you say serving is 8 does it mean 8 pieces. Thank you
Chichi Uguru
Hi Ossy,
It means it will serve 8 people. Hope that helps.
- Chichi
Onyinye
Thanks for the recipy pls I tried doing my buns it comes out that both the inside nd outside are too strong nd I tried the second one the body was as soft as puff puff but the inside was ok
Ronke
thank you so much for this recipe and the very perfect measurement... never tasted buns that good. I did just a cup initially...they sent me back to the kitchen to make more...
Please keep up the good work..
Ronke
and it was very very very crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside...stored some in the fridge,it still tastes as nice as when it was fried.
Chichi Uguru
Awesome feedback 🤗🤗
Chichi Uguru
Hi Ronke,
Your comment put a smile on my face. Thank you for taking out time to leave me a feedback it’s always helpful when you leave me a feedback. Happy you enjoyed the buns and yes they are so yummy 😋. Stay safe!
- Chichi
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Sola
Hi Chichi,
I have tried your recipe twice now and the buns dont last up to 30mins before they are all gone. my kids and husband make their too many kitchen rounds to take one 🙂
Question I have is can I simply double each ingredient to make more please?
I have tried your other recipes too. They all came out nice and perfect. Well done !!!
Chichi Uguru
Hi Sola,
You literally made me laugh out loud with the multiple kitchen trips by your hubby and kids🤣🤣.
Yes you can double the recipe by doubling the ingredients. You can even triple it as well.
Happy to hear you enjoy my recipes, that makes me happy. Remember to share the blog with family and friends the more the merrier 😉
Thank you for your feedback. Stay safe and enjoy!
- Chichi
Lady B
I tried this recipe and it came out really nice. I have shared this recipe with my sisters.
There was no instruction as to how to use the butter but I melted mine then poured it in the flour.
Chichi Uguru
Hi Lady B,
Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed the recipe and thank you so much for sharing with your sisters. That’s very kind of you.
Yes you are right about the butter, it should be melted. Thank you for bringing the omission to my attention, I will fix it ASAP.
Hope you and your family are staying safe. All the very best and try more recipes while you are home 😉
- Chichi
Ofojetu Ebele
I tried your recipe but it did not turn out crunchy.
Chidinma
Really?
It was the opposite for me. So crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside.
My children loved it.
One tip for you, make sure you get the measurements right and follow her steps to a T.
Good luck with your next trial.
Chichi Uguru
Hi Chidinma,
Thank you for your feedback. Happy your children loved it.😊
- Chichi
Miracle
How can I melt my butter
Chichi Uguru
Hello Miracle,
You can melt it in the microwave. If you are not able to do that, you can still use the butter without melting.
-Chichi
Geraldine
I will like to ask if the buns remains how do I preserve it
Chichi Uguru
Hi Getaldine.
Buns can stay at room temperature for a day in an air tight container. If you want to keep for up to a week store in the refrigerator. You can also freeze for a month.
Carol Brimsh
Enjoy reading your blogs. Will be helping myself to some of your recipes!
Chichi Uguru
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