Vetkoek is a traditional and very popular South African dish which can be served either with sweet or savory fillings. It is best eaten with a savory or curry mince (ground beef) filling.
1.1 lbs. + 7 ½ oz. cake flour
1/3 oz. instant yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 ½ cups lukewarm water
A little oil for kneading
Oil for deep frying
Method: Add all the ingredients together except the oil. Coat your hands in oil if kneading by hand, or add a little oil if using an electric beater or bread maker, and knead for 10 minutes till a firm dough forms. Let dough rise to twice its size and knead down.
Roll into palm sized balls and flatten slightly with a rolling pin or your hands. Allow to rise slightly.
Meanwhile, heat oil until fairly hot in a deep fryer or large heavy-based sauce pan, about 325oF, and fry the vetkoek until golden brown. Place vetkoek on absorbent kitchen paper towels. Serves 8