South African Traditional Vetkoek

South African Traditional Vetkoek

 Vetkoek is an iconic South African street food item consisting of deep-fried yeast buns that are usually filled with cheese, curry, or fruit jams.

It can be served as a small snack, for breakfast or lunch. The ball-shaped dough is made from salt, yeast, and flour.

When served at a South African braai, vetkoek is often served with boerewors, a traditional sausage. You can also serve them as they are, or with a cup of tea on the side.

VETKOEK RECIPE INGREDIENTS

Cake flour

Salt

Sugar

Yeast

Lukewarm water

HOW TO PREPARE SOUTH AFRICAN TRADITIONAL VETKOEK

In a large bowl, mix salt, sugar, water, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add flour then mix dough until everything has come together.

Covers with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place or oven for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.

Turn dough on a floured surface, punch to knock out air bubbles and knead to make firm, you may add flour as needed

Roll out dough in to 1 inch thick, cut into desired shapes or use 3 inch or larger cookie cutter to cut dough.

In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil for deep frying and place on medium heat until oil is 350 degrees.

Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Let it cool

Split in half and fill with any topping of choice. Serve warm

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South African Traditional Vetkoek(Fried Bread)

Vetkoek is an iconic South African street food item consisting of deep-fried yeast buns that are usually filled with cheese, curry, or fruit jams.

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Ingredients

  

• Cake flour
• Salt
• Sugar
• Yeast
• Lukewarm water

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix salt, sugar, water, and yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes. Add flour then mix dough until everything has come together.
• Covers with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place or oven for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.
• Turn dough on a floured surface, punch to knock out air bubbles and knead to make firm, you may add flour as needed
• Roll out dough in to 1 inch thick, cut into desired shapes or use 3 inch or larger cookie cutter to cut dough.
• In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil for deep frying and place on medium heat until oil is 350 degrees.
• Fry until golden brown about 3-5 minutes depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper napkin. Let it cool
• Split in half and fill with any topping of choice. Serve warm