South African Traditional Vetkoek (Fried Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups lukewarm water
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast , .25 ounce
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and bubbles slightly, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Sift together flour and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover bowl with a clean cloth and let dough rise until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Pinch off a piece of dough about the size of a tennis ball; roll until smooth. Flatten ball of dough until it is palm-sized; set aside on a floured work surface. Repeat with remaining dough.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

6. 6

   Fry in hot oil, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.