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Namibian Fat Cakes
Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 642 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 1 packet yeast 0.25 oz.
- 3 cups self-raising flour 24 oz.
- ½ cup sugar 4 oz.
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups oil for frying 24 oz.
- 2 cups lukewarm water 16 oz.
Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
- Add the sugar and yeast to lukewarm water in a mixing bowl.
- Allow the yeast to soften (usually takes about 5 minutes). Once the yeast produces bubbles, you are ready to move to the next step.
- Sieve the self-raising flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and salt mixture.
- Knead and blend the dough mixture until soft and smooth (about 5-10 minutes).
- Place a cloth over the dough and remove it once it has doubled in size. It can take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Scoop about a handful of the dough.
- Roll it on a floured surface until smooth.
- Flatten the dough and repeat the actions with the rest of the dough.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, deep-fryer, or a big saucepan to 350°F.
- Fry dough until golden brown on the two sides (at least 2 minutes per side). If the pans are large, you can fry 2-5 pieces at once.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
642kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
36g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Potassium
37mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.002mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 642
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 642kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.