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Roosterkoek

Easy-to-follow Instructions for making your own delicious Rooster Koek using Buckets of Blessings Premix
Resting Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: South African
Keyword: rooster koek

Equipment

  • 1 Bucket of Premix
  • a Fire
  • 1 Measuring Jug

Materials

  • 350 ml Luke warm water

Instructions

  • Add yeast (included) and 350 ml of lukewarm tap water (±45°C) to the premix inside the bucket.
  • Mix vigorously with wooden spoon until you have a smooth dough.
  • Leave the dough to rise to the top of the bucket. (±50 min)
  • Remove from the bucket and shape into a square or rectangular piece of dough (on a lightly floured surface.)   Your aim is to create 6 equal pieces (±1.5cm thick.) 
  • Let it rise one final time until double in size. (at least 30 min)
  • Bake on the Braai/Grill over gentle coals for ±18 - 22min.  Turning often.  
  • Alternatively:  Bake at 200°C for 20 min, (pre-heated)  AF 200°C for 20 min, turning halfway through.
  • A roosterkoek is ready when you tap on it and it sounds hollow. Alternatively insert a sharp knife whichs hould come out clean.
  • Best enjoyed fresh with butter!