South African Vetkoek Bread Machine Recipe
Discover the delight of homemade South African Vetkoek with this easy bread machine recipe! Perfectly golden and irresistibly fluffy, these deep-fried dough discs are a versatile treat that can be enjoyed sweet or savory. The bread machine streamlines the process, handling all the heavy lifting of kneading and rising, while you shape and fry these traditional favorites to perfection. With simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and yeast, this recipe yields perfectly crispy and airy vetkoek in under two hours. Serve them stuffed with curried mince for a hearty meal or slathered with jam for a sweet indulgence. Whether for breakfast or a comforting snack, these South African vetkoeks are a bite of bliss in every crispy, golden bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1.5 cups Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 4 cups Oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Add warm water, sugar, and vegetable oil to the bread machine's pan as per the machine's instructions (usually liquids go first).
Step 2
Add the all-purpose flour, ensuring it completely covers the liquid below.
Step 3
Sprinkle the salt and instant yeast on top of the flour, ensuring the yeast does not touch the liquid directly.
Step 4
Set the bread machine to the 'Dough' cycle and start it. This cycle will mix, knead, and allow the dough to rise.
Step 5
Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the bread machine and turn it onto a lightly floured surface.
Step 6
Divide the dough into 8–10 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten the balls slightly into discs, around ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick.
Step 7
Cover the dough portions with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes to rise slightly.
Step 8
In a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Test the temperature by dropping a small piece of dough into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
Step 9
Carefully fry the dough discs in batches, 2–3 at a time. Fry each side for about 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 10
Use a slotted spoon to remove the vetkoek from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 11
Serve warm, either on their own, stuffed with savory fillings like curried mince, or spread with jam for a sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1352.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8349.0 |
| Total Fat 960.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 137.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.1g | |
| Protein 3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 3.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 79.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories