Nigerian Buns 

This recipe brings you irresistible Nigerian buns—sweet, deep-fried dough balls with a crunchy exterior and soft, pillowy center. Ready in just about 20 minutes, these snacks feature ingredients like flour, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, and hidden flavor gems such as nutmeg, vanilla, orange zest, and coconut flakes. Perfect as a light snack for get-togethers, parties, or cozy afternoons with hot chocolate or tea, these buns are addictive, easy to tweak to your taste, and absolutely delightful every bite. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ tsp baking powder
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• ½ tsp salt
  
  

• 1 tsp nutmeg
  
  

• ½ cup milk
  
  

• 2 large eggs
  
  

• 1/5 cup melted butter
  
  

• 1 tsp vanilla
  
  

• 1 tsp grated orange
  
  

• ½ cup coconut flakes
  
  

• Vegetable oil for frying
  
  

Directions

1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
   
   

2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the flour mixture and mix until smooth, thick, and easily scooped.
   
   

3. Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep pot (at least 3 inches high). Heat over medium until hot but not smoking.
   
   

4. Drop a few dough balls at a time into the oil—do not overcrowd. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip to cook through (about 3 minutes).
   
   

5. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
   
   

6. Garnish and serve with a hot or cold drink like Fanta Chapman—or your beverage of choice.
   
   

Nutrients

Yield: 15 – 20 buns Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Amount per serving (Serving Size: 2 buns):
Calories: 60
Total Fat: 4 g (Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Unsaturated Fat: 1 g)
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 32 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 4 g)
Protein: 0 g