Authentic South African Vetkoek Recipe (Fried Dough)

Ingredients

• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow to rest until the yeast activates and becomes slightly bubbly, approximately 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, around 45 minutes.
4. Take a portion of dough, roughly the size of a tennis ball, and shape it into a smooth ball. Flatten the dough ball to palm-size and place it on a floured surface. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Fry the vetkoek in the hot oil, 2 to 3 at a time, until they turn golden brown, approximately 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 332 kcal
• Fat Content: 6 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 391 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 60 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g