5 simple snacks you can make with N5,000 this Easter

As you know, Easter is a reminder and a celebration of the life Jesus Christ lived. It is a period for you to reminisce on the love He  has for you; how you can also extend love to others no matter how little you think it is — it matters. Even though things are not rosy as we envision in this period; you can make something simple for people around you to celebrate Easter together. This article has a thorough detail of the simple snacks you can make with N5,000 this Easter. If you take your time, you’ll surely get a good result.

1. Puff Puff

This is a very common snack we see around; quite easy to make. You don’t have to know how to prepare it before; just follow the simple steps below. If you can successfully make this snack happen for Easter — you’ll really be appreciated and loved because it is people’s delight.

Ingredients

• Flour
• Sugar
• Salt
• Nutmeg
• Yeast
• Cinnamon Powder
• Water
• Vegetable/ Soya oil

Step-by-step guide:

• Get a big bowl depending on the quantity you’re preparing. 
• Add all the dry ingredients together.
• Mix thoroughly to make sure it is lump-free.
• Add water (make sure it is moderate).
• Cover the bowl with foil paper or any other wrapper.
• Place it in a cool place for 40-45 minutes.

After all the process above, the batter would have risen; deflate it and mix well again. By now, your oil should be on fire heating. If it is your first time making puff puff, use a table spoon for scooping it into the oil. This is so because you might not be so good with just your hands. The aim is to achieve round balls in a moderate size. 

Note: Your oil must not be too hot or else it will have a burnt look.

2. Fish Roll

Fish rolls made painstakingly are always delicious. Please, take your time when making this one for Easter so you can arrive at a nice taste. It is either fried or baked, but the process shared here is for the former.

Ingredients

• Flour
• Margarine
• Sugar
• Yeast
• Water
• Onions
• Fish
• Oil
• Curry Powder
• Salt

Step-by-step Guide:

• Get a bowl to combine flour, margarine and salt to taste. Gently combine all; afterwards add the liquid yeast (sugar + yeast with water) to form a dough. Leave it to rise for 30 minutes.
• For the fish filling — rinse the fish thoroughly; add salt, curry powder, onions and water — leave to steam for about 5 minutes. After this, remove the bones and mash the fish together.
• Fry the mashed fish with little oil on a low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle some flour on your working surface, transfer the dough and knead. Divide the dough into smaller bits; roll it out with a rolling pin — do this often. 
• Add the fish and roll up. Use the tip of your finger to seal the edge of the roll — it would prevent it from opening
• Drop the fish rolls in a heated oil; turn it as it changes into golden brown. 

3. Doughnut

This is a simple snack you would love and enjoy in your first try, especially for a day like Easter Sunday. You’ll end up with an awesome and delicious doughnut with the recipe below.

Ingredients

• Flour
• Yeast
• Nutmeg
• Sugar
• Milk
• Water
• Butter
• Egg
• Salt

Step-by-step Guide:

• Inside a bowl, pour in the yeast, add milk, sugar, nutmeg and water. Mix everything together very well; then add egg — mix thoroughly till they all blend together.
• Sieve the flour before adding to the above mixture. 
• Knead it for 5 to 6 minutes for smoothness. Add butter and knead again — it shouldn’t be sticky at this point; if it is, add little flour. 
• Place the dough in an oiled bowl; cover and place it in a warm place.
• Leave the dough for an hour for it to double in size. When it is done, press it down to remove the excess air in it. Fold it into a round shape again for another 20 minutes in an oiled bowl.
• Roll out the dough after this, use a dough cutter or a similar object; then a smaller one for the middle shape.
• Place the cut doughnuts on a floured baking tray. If not, you’ll find it difficult lifting it up.
• You can wait a little bit to make it increase a little. After this starts to fry — your oil shouldn’t not be too hot because it will just burn the dough without properly cooked from the inside.

4. Chin Chin

Chin Chin is a snack you’ll never go wrong with. Yes, you heard that right. That’s if you don’t overdo it. It is a good appetizer you should try this Easter season for your loved ones. The ingredients and steps shared below would give you a tasty chin chin.

Ingredients

• Flour
• Salt
• Water
• Baking Powder
• Sugar
• Milk
• Nutmeg
• Vegetable oil
• Margarine
• Egg

Step-by-step Guide:

• Mix flour, nutmeg, sugar, milk, baking powder , salt and margarine in a bowl. 
• Break the egg into the mixture to form a dough. Then add water if you used powdered milk to re-mix the dough until it’s smooth very well. But if it is a liquid milk, you don’t need water.
• The dough should rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle some flour on a flat surface or chopping board.
• Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough until you’re satisfied with the level of thickness.
• Cut the dough into your desired size and shape.
• Fry it in a hot oil; stir from time to time until it’s golden brown.

5. Buns

Buns is also a simple snack to make on Easter. It is like a twin sister to puff puff but crunchy yet delicious inside. Follow these ingredients and process for a yummy result.

Ingredients

• Flour
• Sugar
• Powdered milk
• Baking powder
• Nutmeg
• Water
• Salt
• Eggs
• Oil or melted butter
• Vegetable oil

Step-by-step Guide: 

• Mix all the dry ingredients together.
• Mix the wet ingredients together with the dry ones.
• The batter should be thick and stretchy. Allow it cool for about 10 minutes; it should be covered.
• Use your hand or spoon to scoop inside hot oil. The oil shouldn’t be too hot so that the buns will be able to cook very well.

As mentioned earlier, these are simple snacks you can make with N5,000 this Easter and share with your family, friends and neighbours on the D’Day. The quantity of every ingredient should be based on the number of people you want to make it for.