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Vetkoek

Easy-to-follow Instructions for making your own delicious Vetkoek using Buckets of Blessings Premix
Resting Time1 hour 29 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: South African
Keyword: vetkoek

Equipment

  • 1 Bucket of Premix
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Slotted Spoon
  • 1 Measuring Jug

Materials

  • 375 ml Luke Warm Water
  • 500 ml Cooking Oil

Instructions

  • Add yeast (included) and 375 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 bucket. (±50 min)
  • Pinch off a piece of dough  ± the size of a golf ball.  With little oil on your hands, roll until smooth.  Set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Leave the dough to rise a second time until doubled in size.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan (±190°C) and fry 2 – 3 pieces at a time until golden brown on each side.  Make sure not to over crowd the pot.
  • Drain on paper towels. 
  • Enjoywith a filling of your choice.