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Vetkoek (Fat Cakes)
South African · Bread

Vetkoek (Fat Cakes)

By Home cook

Golden fried dough pockets — split and stuff with curry mince or jam.

Prep
60 min
Cook
15 min
Total
75 min
Serves
12

Ingredients

  • 500g cake flour
  • 10g instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 300ml warm water
  • Oil for deep-frying

Method

  1. 1

    Mix flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add warm water and knead 8 minutes until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cover and prove 45 minutes until doubled.

  3. 3

    Knock down and shape into 12 small balls. Rest 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Deep-fry in 170°C oil for 4–5 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain and serve warm.

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