DINNER IN 90 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add the water and mix to a soft dough.
DINNER IN 90 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BREAD · LUNCH
Vetkoek
Fluffy South African vetkoek: golden fried bread rolls to fill with mince, cheese or jam. Makes 12.
Total time90 min
YieldServes 12
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients
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Method
5 steps · about 90 minutes total
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Step 2
Knead for five minutes until smooth, then cover and leave in a warm place for one hour, until doubled.
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Step 3
Divide into 12 balls and flatten slightly. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Step 4
Heat oil about 5 cm deep to 170°C. Fry a few at a time for three to four minutes a side until golden and cooked through.
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Step 5
Drain on paper towel. Split and fill with savoury mince, cheese or jam.
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Cooking notes
Keep the oil at a steady temperature; too hot and the outside browns before the inside cooks.
Never leave hot oil unattended, and keep a lid nearby.
Vetkoek are best eaten warm on the day they are made.
Good to know
Curried mince is the classic savoury filling. Cheese and tomato, or golden syrup and jam, are popular too.
They sound hollow when tapped and are golden on both sides. Break one open to check the first batch.
Yes. Let it rise slowly in the fridge overnight, then shape and fry.
About this recipe
Vetkoek, Afrikaans for 'fat cake', is a South African fried bread that is crisp outside and fluffy inside. Split them and fill with curried mince, cheese and tomato, or syrup and jam.
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