Vetkoek
Vetkoek
Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 5 Minutes
Serves: Makes 20 depending on size
Crispy, mouth-watering South African classic – perfect filled with savoury mince or sweet jam.
Ingredients
1kg Snowflake Cake Wheat Flour
10ml salt
30ml sugar
10ml instant dry yeast
30ml cooking oil
500ml lukewarm water
Method
- Sift flour and salt together. Add sugar and yeast.
- Add oil and enough lukewarm water, cut in with a knife and mix to a soft, sticky dough. Add more water, if necessary.
- Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 mins, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 mins, or until doubled in size.
- Knock down dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide into 20 pieces and roll into smooth balls.
- Place onto greased baking trays. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 15 mins or until balls of dough are well risen.
- Heat oil in a medium, heavy-based saucepan. Gently drop dough balls, in batches, into hot oil. Turn constantly and deep fry until done and golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel. Serve warm with butter, cheese and jam.
