South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)
Recipe by gerhardp from allrecipes.com
Snack 1 Hr. 16 Mins.
Ingredients
12
12 servings
- •2 cups lukewarm water
- •0.25 cup white sugar
- •1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- •7 cups all-purpose flour
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •3 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and bubbles slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl.
- Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover bowl with a clean cloth and let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
- Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball; roll until smooth. Flatten ball of dough until it is palm-sized; set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry in hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 332
- Carbohydrate: 60g
- Fat: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Sugar: 4g
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