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Vetkoek (South African Fried Dough)

Vetkoek is a South African fried dough. It can be savory or sweet—the recipe below makes sweet doughnut-like pastries.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 sachet of instant dry yeast
  • 750 ml warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 750 ml oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, sugar and yeast.
  2. 2
    Add water, and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3
    Knead the dough for approximately 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Put the dough in an oiled bowl, and cover it tightly. Let the dough rise for 1–2 hours.
  5. 5
    Heat the oil in a pot (target temperature should be around 350–375°F).
  6. 6
    Shape the dough into balls, and add to the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot or let the temperature drop too much.
  7. 7
    Continue turning the dough balls until golden brown all over and cooked through.
  8. 8
    Serve hot or cold with cold or hot beverage.
Method
Frying