Sweet Potato Buns

Sweet potato is a root vegetable that is mostly eaten in many homes either for porridge, boiled and eaten with egg sauce or used for French fries. But another way to eat sweet potatoes is when used to make buns. YES ! I mean buns. I got this recipe from a  friend and decided to give it a try with some changes I made and I have became hooked. One thing I like about this recipe is that it does not require any sugar. I added 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Instead of fresh pepper ,I decided to use dry chilli powder but used red bell pepper and onion to garnish it before frying. I also added nutmeg to enhance the flavour. The taste is just like you are eating sweet potato fries but in a different way. It's so yummy that you won't want to stop until you finish all. Come on let's get to the recipe right away.

       Sweet Potato Buns Recipe
       Cuisine: African 
       Course: Breakfast/Snack
       Duration: 45 mins - 1 hour

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Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled boiled with salt and mashed 
• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 small nutmeg, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 liter of vegetable oil for frying

(c)Maury's Blog

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Directions 

1.Put the mashed potatoes in a bowl and add the eggs. Mix until smooth.
2. Add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, chilli powder and mix
3. Lastly add the chopped bell pepper and onions and mix to form a pasty dough.
4. Put a clean pot on the cooker over medium heat and allow to dry and add the oil
5. When oil has heated, form round small balls with dough and put in the hot oil
6. Fry until golden brown. Remove and drain. Repeat the process.
7. Serve on its own or with pap, custard, tea or  fruit juice of choice. Bon appétit 🍽.