Gbofloto

Ivorian donuts (Bofloto or Gbofloto) are very popular in West Africa. Bofloto or Gbofloto is called Botokoin (Togo), Puff puff (Nigeria and Cameroon), Mikate (Democratic Congo), Bofrot (Ghana), BHB (Cameroon). The long list of name is proof of its popularity. The ingredients are the basics of the pastry of wheat flour, sugar, yeast … Unlike donut balls, which are prepared with baking powder, Bofloto or Gbofloto are prepared with yeast. Bakery yeast must be activated before use. To do this, mix warm water, sugar and yeast stirring vigorously to ensure the complete dissolution of the yeast. Cover and reserve in a warm place for 5 to 10 minutes. Once the foam forms on top, your yeast is activated and ready for use. The other ingredients (wheat flour and salt) are added to the activated yeast. Nevertheless, salt in high concentrations can kill yeast.

Serves: 8 Num.of ingredients: 8 Prep.: 55 mins Difficulty: Easy
Amount of calories per Portion [cal]: 180

Gbofloto

INGREDIENTS

2 / 3 cup warm water
1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
2/3 cup sugar
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 liter oil for deep frying
3 tablespoons canola oil

INSTRUCTION

  1. In a bowl put warm water + Yeast + a spoon of sugar: turn and then book.
  2. In another large bowl mix flour + Sugar + Salt: turn then put in the mixture the water mixed with the yeast next. Beat until the mixture is elastic
  3. Cover with a film paper or a clean fabric and let the dough rest until it double in volume. Heat up the oil. soak your hands in water and take the donut dough and cut them in oil. Then removed when they are golden.