{"id":"bofrot_60aa63f14d","slug":"bofrot","title":"Bofrot","description":"A classic West African deep-fried dough snack, particularly popular in Ghana, known for its golden-brown exterior and soft, spongy interior.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":90,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"all-purpose","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust to taste","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"7g active dry yeast","name":"Active dry yeast","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.25,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"active dry","notes":"Approximately one packet","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp ground nutmeg","name":"Nutmeg","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"Optional but traditional","group":"Dough","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"480ml warm water","name":"Warm Water","quantity":480,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"warm","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Vegetable oil for frying","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"liquid","notes":"As needed for deep frying","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and ground nutmeg. Mix well to ensure the yeast is evenly distributed.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and ground nutmeg","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix with your hand or a sturdy spoon until a smooth, thick batter is formed. The consistency should be elastic.","group":"Preparation","title":"Gradually add the warm water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the batter rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.","group":"Proofing","title":"Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Proofing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (177°C). To test if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of dough; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Using your hand or two spoons, scoop a small amount of dough and drop it into the oil to form a ball. Do not overcrowd the pot.","group":"Frying","title":"Using your hand or two spoons, scoop a small amount of dough and drop it","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Fry the dough balls, turning them occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides. This should take about 3-5 minutes per batch.","group":"Frying","title":"Fry the dough balls, turning them occasionally","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Frying"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove the bofrot with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm.","group":"Frying","title":"Remove the bofrot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast. The dough should be thick enough to drop from a spoon but thin enough to rise properly.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ghanaian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["deep pot","mixing bowl","slotted spoon","kitchen towel"],"diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"piece","note":"Approximate number of dough balls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The dough is best used immediately after the first rise. If needed, you can punch it down and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 hours before frying."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container at room temperature. For best results, reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes in an oven."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbofrot_60aa63f14d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=dc35737d-86e3-4bfe-8e36-ea51c85bda98","imageAlt":"Bofrot — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["west african","street food","fried dough","spongy","sweet snack"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bofrot","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:44:50.393Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:44:50.393Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ff7317ca1a","slug":"basbousa-egyptian-b8fb751d","title":"Basbousa with Lemon Syrup","description":"A traditional Middle Eastern and North African semolina cake, soaked in a fragrant simple syrup and topped with almonds. 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