Vetkoek

Ingredients6

• bread flour500 g
• instant yeast10 g
• sugar15 g
• salt8 g
• lukewarm water350 ml
• sunflower oil750 ml

Method

1. Stir the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
2. Add the lukewarm water and mix, then knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. Cover and leave in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
4. Divide into 10 pieces and shape into slightly flattened rounds.
5. Heat the oil to 170°C in a deep pot.
6. Fry a few at a time until puffed and deep golden, about 2–3 minutes per side.
7. Drain on paper and serve warm, plain or split and filled.