Discover the delight of South African Vetkoek, a traditional fried bread that's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for filling with savory or sweet toppings.
Preparation time
1h 30min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g instant yeast
- 5 g salt
- 5 g sugar
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 300 ml warm water
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Step 2
Add the warm water gradually and mix until a dough forms.
Step 3
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 4
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Punch down the dough and divide it into small balls.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Step 7
Fry the dough balls in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 8
Remove the vetkoek from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Step 9
Serve hot with your choice of savory or sweet fillings.