Vetkoek

Ingredients

• 500g flour
• 10g active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 300ml warm water
• Vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 500g minced beef, cooked with onion and spices (for filling, optional)
• Apricot jam (for sweet version, optional)

Instructions

1. 1Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
2. 2Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl and add the yeast mixture, mixing into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
3. 3Knead briefly, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
4. 4Heat the oil in a deep pot to medium heat, around 170°C (340°F).
5. 5Shape the dough into small balls with wet or oiled hands and carefully lower into the hot oil.
6. 6Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cooked through in the center.
7. 7Drain on paper towels.
8. 8Serve warm, split open and filled with spiced mince, or simply drizzled with apricot jam or honey.

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