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Namibian Fat Cakes (Fried Dough)
Course Dessert
Cuisine Namibian
Prep Time 1 hour hour
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 163kcal
Author International Cuisine
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 packets of quick rise yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
- 1 3/4 cups of water +/-
- Oil for frying
Mix flour yeast sat and sugar together in a bowl
Mix the vinegar into the water and pour over the dry ingredients
Mix together until a soft dough forms
Mix well to remove any possible lumps
Add water as needed.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until double
Heat oil until hot in a heavy based sauce pan.
Take spoonfuls of dough about the size of a ping pong ball and drop into the hot oil.
Cook until golden and flip so they are browned all around.
Serve hot with jam, confectioners sugar, roll in cinnamon and sugar, peanut butter, cheese, or just plain. Enjoy!
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1.5mg