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Bofrot
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Bofrot

Bofrot

GhanaGhanaEasy 55 min Prep: 25 min 4 servings

Small Ghanaian fried dough balls often sold by street vendors.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour2 cups
sugar0.5 cup
salt0.5 tsp
nutmeg ground0.5 tsp
ginger ground0.5 tsp
cinnamon ground0.25 tsp
vanilla extract1 tsp
eggs2 large
milk or water0.5 cup
butter melted2 tbsp
vegetable oil for frying2 cups

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until all spices and sugar are evenly distributed throughout the flour. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk or water and melted butter until well combined.
  2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or whisk until a thick, smooth batter is formed with no visible lumps. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape when spooned but still pourable. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep-fryer to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the oil is hot enough that a small piece of batter sizzles immediately when dropped in. Working carefully, drop rounded spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  4. Fry the bofrot for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, until they are golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot while still warm and crispy.

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