Soft and Crispy Poki Bread Buns Recipe
Poki bread buns Recipe is what I’m share today.
if you grew up in Nigeria,you must have smelled that sweet, warm, fried dough aroma,passing by the street.
Poki bread buns are not just snacks, they are a whole experience, honestly.
Now imagine making your own version at home, soft inside, slightly crispy outside, golden brown, and just sweet enough to keep you reaching for more.
That’s exactly what this Poki Bread Buns recipe will give you.
This recipe is:
Beginner-friendly
Budget-friendly
No fancy equipment needed
Perfect for selling or home consumption
Whether you want to start a small snack business or just treat yourself and family this post will walk you through everything step by step.
What is Poki Bread Buns Recipe?
Poki bread buns recipe are soft, deep-fried dough snacks made from simple ingredients like flour, yeast, sugar, and milk,rest of the ingredients in the ingredients list below.
They are similar to classic Nigerian buns but slightly softer and more “bread-like” inside.
They are; Light and fluffy, Slightly sweet, Golden and crispy outside
Perfect for; Breakfast, Evening snacks, School lunch packs, Small chops for events
To make Poki Bread Buns Recipe
Ingredients for Poki Bread Buns Recipe
- 500g flour
- 1/2 tablespoon yeast
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 20g margarine
- 1 tablespoon powdered milk
- 170ml warm water
- Enough vegetable oil for frying
Breakdown of the Poki Bread Buns Recipe Ingredients which is important for perfect results
Let’s briefly talk because this part is where many people get it wrong.
Flour
Your base ingredient. All-purpose flour works perfectly.
Tip: Don’t use too soft or too hard flour balance is key.
Yeast
This is what makes your buns soft and airy.
If your yeast is dead, your buns go just be flat like pancake
Sugar
Adds sweetness and also feeds the yeast.
You can adjust based on how sweet you like it.
Margarine
Gives your buns that soft, rich taste.
Don’t skip this unless you want dry buns.
Powdered Milk
This is the secret to:
Better flavor
Creamy texture
Warm Water
Activates yeast and forms the dough.
Not hot! Warm… if it’s too hot, it will kill your yeast
Vegetable Oil
Used for deep frying.
Make sure oil is clean and not overused.
Procedure
- Sift all purpose flour to get rid of particles
- Add active yeast
- Add sugar, salt, powdered milk and combine
- Add margarine and rub in the margarine in the flour
- Add warm water in bits to form a dough
- Cover and leave for 15 to 20 minutes
- Knead for a few minutes.
- Cut into bread buns shape.
- Watch practical videos below to see how twas done to get the shape.
- Heat up enough cooking oil,add the cût bread buns dough
- Turn at intervals until golden brown.
- Transfer to a paper towel or sieve to drain excess oil.
- You can enjoy the Poki Bread Buns with any drink of choice.
Watch practical video on how this yummy snack was made and don’t forget to try it out.
Leave your thoughts in the comments below and tell me what you think.
See you in my next post.
Ada.
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How to make soft and crunchy Chin Chin
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