Puff Puff

For the puff puff

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste until well combined and smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture with a silicone spatula until you have a thick, smooth batter. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

Step 2

Fill a medium pot with 3 inches canola oil. Heat over medium heat to 350°F.

For the cinnamon sugar

Step 3

While the oil heats, stir together the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Step 4

Using a #30 (2½ tablespoon) cookie scoop or 2 large spoons, carefully drop a few balls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pot—the balls will puff up as the batter cooks. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip the puff puff and fry for another 3 minutes. They should be evenly and deeply golden brown, smooth, and light.

Step 5

Remove the puff puff from the oil and immediately toss with cinnamon sugar. Serve right away.