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South African Traditional Vetkoek Recipe

A delicious traditional South African fried dough bread, often filled with savory or sweet fillings.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: South African
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1.5 cups Warm water
  • 2 cups Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar.
  2. 2. Gradually add the warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  6. 6. Divide the dough into small balls, flatten slightly, and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
  7. 7. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your choice of filling.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

South African, Traditional, Vetkoek
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