Ghanaian bofrot
Ghanaian yeast-raised doughnuts, spiced, fried, and coated in cinnamon sugar. The recipe makes about 18; preparation times are approximate.
Bofrot are Ghanaian yeast-raised doughnuts. This version is flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla, then finished with a sweet coating. Let the dough rise until doubled before frying.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDepends on the product
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Eggs
White wine
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Milk and milk products
White wine
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Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
White wine
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Cereals containing gluten
Baking powder
Ingredients without verified allergen data 13
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Sugar for the dough, Salt, Fast-action dried yeast, Warm water, Beaten egg, Strong white flour, Plain wheat flour, Ground nutmeg, Ground cinnamon for the dough, Vanilla extract, Vegetable oil, Sugar for coating, Ground cinnamon for coating.
Method
- 01
Activate the yeast
Mix the dough sugar, salt, dried yeast, warm water, and white wine in a bowl. Leave for 5 minutes, until bubbles appear.
Ready to continue when: Bubbles are visible on the surface of the mixture.
5 min - 02
Make the batter
Stir in the beaten egg. Gradually add both sifted flours, the baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon for the dough, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Ready to continue when: No dry flour lumps remain, and the ingredients are evenly combined.
10 min - 03
Let the dough rise
Cover the bowl and leave the dough in a warm place for 2 hours, until doubled in volume.
Ready to continue when: The dough has doubled in volume.
120 min - 04
Fry the bofrot
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 160 °C. Using a spoon lightly dipped in oil, drop in separate portions of batter. Fry for about 2 minutes, turn them over, and continue until golden all over; work in batches.
Temperature: 160 °C / 320 °FReady to continue when: The bofrot are evenly golden on the outside.
10 min - 05
Coat and serve
Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon on a deep plate. Drain the fried bofrot and roll them in the mixture while still warm. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ready to continue when: The bofrot have a visible, even coating of cinnamon sugar.
5 min
Ingredients
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