Askoek
Askoek. It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Ingrédients
- 4 cups cake flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 g instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1½ cups warm water
- oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add butter & water: Rub in the butter, then gradually add warm water while mixing to form a soft dough.
- Knead: Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and divide into small balls (golf ball size or bigger depending on preference).
- Second rise (optional but better): Let the dough balls rest for 15–20 minutes.
- Fry: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Fry the dough balls until golden brown on both sides (about 3–5 minutes).
- Drain: Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
