🇧🇼 Botswanan Cuisine

Vetkoek

Fat Cake

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Difficulty Easy
Calories 326 kcal

Deep-fried bread dough balls with a crispy golden exterior and soft, fluffy interior, stuffed with savoury mince or spread with butter and jam.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add warm water and knead into soft dough.
  2. 2 Cover and let rise 45 minutes until doubled.
  3. 3 Heat oil to 170°C. Shape dough into balls.
  4. 4 Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. 5 Drain on paper towels. Stuff or serve plain.

Did You Know?

Vetkoek literally means "fat cake" in Afrikaans, and in Botswana it is equally beloved at both village gatherings and city cafes.