Description
Magwinya, also known as Vetkoek or Fat Cake, is a traditional South African fried dough bread that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item, these golden treats can be filled with savory ingredients like minced meat or cheese.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
- 2 cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the warm water and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix into a soft dough.
- Cover the mixture with a tea towel and allow it to rise for about one hour, or until it roughly doubles in size.
- After rising, mix the dough further and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large pot of vegetable oil over medium heat for deep frying. Test the temperature by dropping a small amount of dough into the oil; if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Using a tablespoon, add dollops of dough into the hot oil, turning them frequently until golden brown.
- Drain the fried magwinya on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is heated to medium to prevent the magwinya from browning too quickly without fully cooking on the inside.
- Magwinya can be enjoyed plain or filled with savory fillings like minced meat, cheese, or fried potato chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 magwinya
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg