South Africa’s Indian immigrant population has contributed several dishes to the nation’s multicultural menu, including this one for a flaky fried bread used to mop up curry.
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Ingredients:
3 cups plain flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Water
9 ounces soft butter
Directions:
Mix the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the oil and rub into the mixture by hand. Add small amounts of water gradually to form a soft, elastic dough. Cover and leave somewhere warm for five minutes.
Break off tennis ball-size pieces of the dough. Roll out each piece on a floured surface to form individual discs the size and thickness of a dinner plate. Spread butter on dough, then roll up each disc into a thin log. Swirl each log into the shape of small bun and then roll out again.
Fry the flattened dough pieces individually in vegetable oil for approximately two minutes on each side until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool slightly. Crush gently between hands before eating.
Servings: Serves about six.
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