Vetkoek twists with chocolate-coffee dipping sauce

Forget vetkoek and jam and make this sweet treat instead! Tradition with a twist, these delicious vetkoek twists are the ultimate indulgence. 

Vetkoek twists with chocolate-coffee dipping sauce

INGREDIENTS

SAUCE

• 125g 70% dark chocolate with sea salt, chopped
• 15ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup
• 5ml (1 tsp) instant coffee dissolved in 15ml (1 tbsp) hot water
• 150ml cream

VETKOEK TWISTS

• 100ml milk
• 200ml water
• 200g cake flour
• 5ml (1 tsp) ground cardamom
• 10ml (2 tsp) baking powder
• 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
• 100g castor sugar
• 10ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon

METHOD

SAUCE

HEAT the chocolate, syrup, coffee and cream in a saucepan over low heat until the chocolate has just melted. Set aside until needed.

VETKOEK TWISTS

HEAT the milk and water in a small saucepan until just about to boil.

IN a large bowl, combine the warm milk mixture with the flour, cardamom, baking powder and oil and mix to form a soft dough. Allow the dough to rest while you heat the oil for frying.

SHAPE the dough into twists and fry until golden brown, about 1 – 2 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.

MIX the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the vetkoek. Serve with the sauce on the side.

Tip from the team: If you are making vetkoek and mince, use any leftover dough to make these delicious twists.

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Vetkoek twists with chocolate coffee dipping sauce

Serves: 12 depending on size

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• SAUCE
• 125g 70% dark chocolate with sea salt
• 15ml (1 tbsp) golden syrup
• 5ml (1 tsp) instant coffee dissolved in
• 15ml (1 tbsp) hot water
• 150ml double cream
• VETKOEK TWISTS
• 100ml milk
• 200ml water
• 200g cake flour
• 5ml (1 tsp) ground cardamom
• 10ml (2 tsp) baking powder
• 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
• 100g castor sugar
• 10ml (2 tsp) ground cinnamon

Instructions

SAUCE

1

HEAT the chocolate, syrup, coffee and cream in a saucepan over low heat until the chocolate has just melted. Set aside until needed.

VETKOEK TWISTS

2

HEAT the milk and water in a small saucepan until just about to boil.

3

IN a large bowl, combine the warm milk mixture with the flour, cardamom, baking powder and oil and mix to a soft dough. Allow the dough to rest while you heat the oil for frying.

4

SHAPE the dough into twists and fry until golden brown, about 1 – 2 minutes on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.

5

MIX the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the vetkoek twists. Serve with the sauce on the side.

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