Nigerian Chinchin
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Serves/Makes: 12
Ready in: < 30 minutes
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs beaten
- 4 cups flour (approx)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- peanut oil to fry
Cream butter, cream in sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Mix flour with baking powder and salt. Add enough flour to make a thick dough. Knead lightly till smooth. Roll on a floured board 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangular strips ( 2 x 5 inch ) and cut a slit in center and pull end through to form a loop. Fry in oil a few at a time until golden. Drain well. Variation: nutmeg, caraway seed or orange rind may be mixed into the flour. Cook\'s Notes: This is a northern Nigerian street food and may be made into any shape although the bow is popular.
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