Crispy South African Vetkoek
Pillowy fried dough bread that puffs up in hot oil — ready in 15 minutes. Serve plain, with jam and cheese, or stuffed with savory fillings.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- 2
Pour warm water into the flour mixture and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a pinch of dough sizzles immediately when dropped in.
- 4
Pinch off dough pieces (roughly 2 inches), flatten slightly between your palms, and carefully slide into hot oil.
- 5
Fry 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and puffed. Transfer to paper towels.
- 6
Serve hot plain, with jam and cheese, or stuffed with ground meat and tomato relish.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- deep skillet (10–12 inch)
- thermometer (optional)
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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