Roosterkoek

Name: Roosterkoek
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Namibian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet instant yeast; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 1 cup warm water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Roosterkoek (ROO-ster-cook)

Grilled Bread Rolls

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 212 kcal

Dense, crusty bread rolls grilled directly over braai coals, yielding a smoky crust and soft interior perfect for soaking up stew and gravy.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 4.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

braai grill mixing bowl grid or braai grid

Presentation Guide

Vessel: braai grid

Garnishes: butter

Accompaniments: braai meat, chakalaka, jam

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 cup warm water
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1
Combine flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. Add water and oil, knead into a soft dough.
2
Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
3
Divide into 8 balls, flatten slightly.
4
Grill over medium coals on a greased grid for 8-10 minutes per side until cooked through.
5
Split and serve with butter or alongside braai meat.

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Did You Know?

Roosterkoek literally means "grill cake" and was invented by Voortrekker pioneers who baked bread over their campfires.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

braai grill
mixing bowl
grid or braai grid

Garnishing

butter

Accompaniments

braai meat, chakalaka, jam

The Story Behind Roosterkoek

Roosterkoek dates to the Great Trek era when Afrikaner pioneers needed a bread that could be baked without an oven. Grilling dough directly over coals became a tradition that persists in Namibian braai culture today.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed braai side, breakfast over campfire 📜 Origins: Afrikaner pioneer tradition

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