Best 3 South African Vetkoek Bread Machine Recipes

Are you craving a delicious and fluffy South African vetkoek, but don't have the time or energy to knead and shape the dough by hand? Look no further than your trusty bread machine! With a few simple ingredients and the help of your machine, you can easily create perfect vetkoek that are golden brown on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. Whether you prefer them plain, filled with savory fillings, or topped with sweet treats, this article will guide you through the process of making mouthwatering vetkoek using your bread machine. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating this traditional South African bread in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTH AFRICAN TRADITIONAL VETKOEK (FRIED BREAD)

South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread) image

These tasty vetkoek (fat cakes) make for a lovely dinner or snack. You can make these vetkoek any size you prefer. They're a great party snack if they are made small and filled with various processed meats, tuna and mayo, syrup, curried minced meat, cheese, or basically anything you feel like. They're fast, easy, and very tasty.

Provided by gerhardp

Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups lukewarm water
¼ cup white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups oil for frying

Steps:

Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to bubble slightly, about 5 minutes.
Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl.
Pour water mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover bowl with clean cloth and let dough rise until until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball; roll until smooth. Flatten ball of dough until it is the size of palm; set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fry flattened pieces of dough in the hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 390.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SOUTH AFRICAN "VETKOEK" (BREAD MACHINE RECIPE)

South African

Very traditional 'deep-fried breadrolls'; sounds weird but unbelievably good. We grew up with these at least once a week: either filled with curried 'mince' (ground beef) (these we called curry bunnies); or just halved and spread with butter and preserves or syrup. Yumm.

Provided by Ant5291

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
7/8 cup water (room temp)
oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

Measure water into bread machine pan.
Add dry ingredients.
Add yeast.
Set machine on 'dough setting' and start.
When done (after 1 1/2 hrs) remove and divide into 10 balls on lightly floured surface. Flatten slightly.
Let rise for 1/2 hour in warm place.
Warm oil in pan - about 1 inch deep - on medium heat setting (not hot!).
Fry vetkoeks about 5 minutes a side (turn over when golden). Pack them quite close together in the pan: it helps with rising.
They should be the color of doughnuts when ready.
Drain on kitchen towels.
As soon as you can bear to touch them, slice open and spread with butter and your favorite preserve.
Enjoy.
(cooking time is bread machine cycle).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 234.6, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4

SOUTH AFRICAN VETKOEK

South African Vetkoek image

Vetkoek means fat cake, since you are frying and not baking the bread. It is a classic South African bread, served with savory or sweet fillings.

Provided by MariaT

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

250 ml cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
125 ml milk
125 ml oil (for frying)

Steps:

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Beat egg separately and add to flour.
Add milk and mix until smooth.
Heat oil in frying pan and drop a heaped tablespoon of the mixture into oil. (Once you have tried this you can decide to use more batter to yield a larger "vetkoek").
Don't make more than four at a time!
Fry for two to three minutes on one side, then turn and fry for one minute on other side.
Serve hot with any filling you like. A few examples: Savory:Tuna or chicken mayo, mince(ground beef) & cheese, etc. Sweet:Syrup, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 414.6, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.5

Tips:

Using a bread machine to make vetkoek is a great time-saving option, but you can also make them by hand if you prefer.
Make sure the water is warm (105-115°F) before adding it to the bread machine. This will help activate the yeast.
If you don't have a bread machine, you can also make vetkoek by hand. Simply mix the ingredients together in a large bowl and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. Then, cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
Once the dough has risen, divide it into equal-sized balls and flatten each ball into a disc. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the vetkoek until they are golden brown on both sides.
Serve vetkoek warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, sugar, cinnamon, or syrup.

Conclusion:

Vetkoek is a delicious and versatile South African bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Whether you make it in a bread machine or by hand, vetkoek is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.