Name: South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Lukewarm water - 2 cups; White sugar - ¼ cup; Active dry yeast - 1 (.25 ounce) package; All-purpose flour - 7 cups; Salt - 2 teaspoons; Oil for frying - 3 cups

Ingredients for - South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)

1. Lukewarm water 2 cups

2. White sugar ¼ cup

3. Active dry yeast 1 (.25 ounce) package

4. All-purpose flour 7 cups

5. Salt 2 teaspoons

6. Oil for frying 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)

1 . Stage

Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and bubbles slightly, about 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl.

3 . Stage

Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover bowl with a clean cloth and let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.

4 . Stage

Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball; roll until smooth. Flatten ball of dough until it is palm-sized; set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.

5 . Stage

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6 . Stage

Fry in hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.