Vetkoek (Dairy-Free)

Name: Vetkoek (Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups All-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups Dairy-free milk (soy or oat); 2 teaspoons Dry yeast; 2 tablespoons Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 cups Sunflower oil (for frying)

Traditional South African fried dough bread, made dairy-free using plant-based milk. Enjoy it plain, with syrup, or savory fillings.

40m8 servings

Contains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeNUTS-free

250 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|12g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

4 cups All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Dairy-free milk (soy or oat)
2 teaspoons Dry yeast
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Sunflower oil (for frying)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1In a large bowl, combine warm dairy-free milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4Heat sunflower oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 175°C.
5Roll or pull off portions of the dough and shape into small rounds or ovals.
6Carefully drop the dough into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed up.
7Remove vetkoek from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
8Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Substitutions

Milk → Dairy-Free Milk

Dairy-free

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