Fanke is a Nigerian fritter made with wheat flour or semovita. It is commonly eaten in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour or semovita
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 cups warm water
- Vanilla flavor to taste
- Vegetable oil
Equipment
- Pan for deep frying
- Sieve
- Mixing Bowl
Procedure
- Sift the flour into a clean bowl. Mix in the yeast, sugar, and baking powder.
- Stir in the warm water and vanilla to make a thick batter.
- Cover the bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.
- Heat enough oil in a pan for deep-frying. Shape the batter into balls, and drop them into the hot oil in batches.
- Deep fry the fritters until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from the oil and let drain.