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Nigerian Chinchin
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Serves/Makes: 12    |   Ready In: < 30 minutes

Ingredients:
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

Directions:
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.

Recipe Location: https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/242/NigerianChinchin69992.shtml
Recipe ID: 40773

Nutrition:
per serving: 376 calories, 17g fat, 49g carbohydrates, 7g protein.

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