Bofrot Blast

Bofrot Blast is a popular Ghanaian street food that is loved for its fluffy texture and sweet flavor. This recipe will guide you through making these delicious fried dough balls at home.

Vegetarian Snack Ghanaian Ghanaian Cuisine Street Food Fried Dough
Bofrot Blast

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, dry yeast, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Add the warm water gradually and mix to form a sticky dough.
  3. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
  4. Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
  5. Scoop spoonfuls of the dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil.
  6. Fry the bofrots until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the bofrots from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
  8. Serve the bofrots warm and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Deep frying

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
7g
Protein
2g

Supplies

Large bowl Deep pot Slotted spoon Paper towels

Tools

Mixing spoon Cloth for covering

Serving suggestions

Serve the bofrots with a side of spicy pepper sauce or a hot beverage like tea or coffee.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of vanilla extract to the dough before frying.

Cost

$5