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Botokin (Togolese Doughnuts)

Botokin (Togolese Doughnuts) is a traditional Togolese (from Togo) recipe for classic yeasted flour doughnut that takes two days to prepare and which is typically served as a snack. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Togolese version of: Togolese Doughnuts (Botokin).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Additional Time:

(+2 days proving)

Makes:

20

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesTogo Recipes


Ingredients:

500g wheat flour
100g sugar
1 packet of active, dried, yeast
freshly-grated nutmeg, to taste
pinch of salt
oil for deep frying

Method:

In a large bowl, mix together 1l water, the sugar and the yeast. Cover with a clean cloth and set aside to prove over night.

The following day, sift over the flour and beat with a hand whisk or electric beater until the dough is liquid and homogenous. Season to taste with nutmeg and salt. Cover and set aside in a cool but not cold place to prove over night.

When ready to cook, heat oil to 180°C in a deep fat fryer or deep pan. Shape the batter into small balls by hand and gently drop these into the hot oil (do not overcrowd). The balls will raise to the surface of the pan as they fry. Keep turning them so that they cook to an even, deep, golden brown.

Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.