Vetkoek
Warm, nutritious and sooo African.
Makes about 20, depending on size
7 x 250 ml (1 kg) cake wheat flour
10 ml salt
30 ml sugar
10 g (1 sachet) instant dry yeast
30 ml cooking oil
650 – 750 ml lukewarm water
cooking oil for deep-frying
1. Sift flour and salt together. Add sugar and yeast.
2. Add oil and enough lukewarm water, cut in with a knife and mix to a soft, sticky dough. Add more water, if necessary.
3. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 – 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
4. Knock down dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide into 20 pieces and roll into smooth balls.
5. Place onto greased baking trays. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes or until balls of dough are well risen.
6. Heat oil in a medium, heavy-based saucepan. Gently drop dough balls, in batches, into hot oil. Turn constantly and deep-fry until done and golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel. Serve warm with butter, cheese and jam.