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Chin Chin

Crunchy fried cubes that demand a disciplined oil temperature.

Beginner#61 most lovedUses: Oil-Bath Temperature Control
Nigerian chin chinfried dough snack

The Chemistry in This Bake

Frying small dough pieces at a steady oil temperature until evenly golden and crisp throughout.

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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Milk
  • Nutmeg
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Egg
  • Frying oil

Method

  1. Rub butter into flour, sugar, nutmeg, and baking powder.

  2. Add milk and egg to form a stiff dough; rest 20 minutes.

  3. Roll out and cut into small cubes or strips.

  4. Heat oil to 180 °C and maintain it throughout.

  5. Fry in small batches, stirring so pieces color evenly.

  6. Fry until uniformly golden and crisp, then drain completely and cool.