Sweet Fried Dough Balls (Ghanaian Bofrot)
Light, airy sweet dough balls fried to a golden brown perfection. This simple West African treat is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking.
Updated : 26 November, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
2 cup
Flour
0.5 cup
Sugar
2 teaspoon
Dry yeast
0.5 teaspoon
Salt
0.5 teaspoon
Nutmeg
1 cup
Water
as needed
Vegetable oil
as needed
Powdered sugar
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Mix flour, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and yeast in a bowl. Add warm water gradually and mix until you get a thick, stretchy batter. Cover and let rise for 45-60 minutes, until doubled.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a pot (medium heat). It should be hot but not smoking.
Step 3
Scoop small balls of batter using a spoon or your hands. Drop carefully into oil. Fry until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 mins). Remove and drain on paper towels.
Step 4
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle honey. Enjoy warm!
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