Few things are as satisfying as biting into a freshly fried vetkoek: crisp and golden on the outside, soft and pillowy within, and ready to be filled with whatever you fancy. This classic South African recipe makes a simple yeast dough with no kneading required, then fries it until beautifully golden. Serve your vetkoek warm with savoury mince, chicken or cheese, or keep it simple and enjoy it just as it is.
Vetkoek
Ingredients
- 500g Cake flour
- 10g Instant yeast
- 25g Sugar
- 5g Salt
- 430ml Water
- 700ml Sunflower oil for cooking
Instructions
Mix all ingredients to form a stiff dough (no kneading required).
Place in a bowl and cover with a clean dish towel.
Leave it to prove in a warm place for 1 hour (the dough should double in size).
Remove dough from the bowl and place it on a floured surface. Knock the dough back and shape it into small individual balls of roughly 40g each.
In a deep pan or pot, heat oil to medium heat (the pot must be filled halfway to the top).
Carefully drop each ball into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning the balls around to cook evenly.
Remove and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Notes
Serving Tip: Serve with mince, cheese, chicken or plain.
