Roosterkoek (Braai Bread)
Soft little bread rolls cooked on the barbecue grid until smoky and golden. Brilliant with butter, cheese or jam.
- Time2 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.06 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and warm water and stir to a soft dough.
- 2
Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and springy. Put it in an oiled bowl, cover and leave somewhere warm for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Knock back the dough and divide into 8. Shape each into a flat round about 2 cm thick. Put on a floured tray, cover and rest for 25 minutes.
25 min - 4
Light the barbecue and let the coals die down to a steady medium heat. A hot griddle pan on the hob works too.
- 5
Brush the grid or pan with oil. Cook the rolls for 10 minutes, turn, then cook for 8 to 10 minutes more, until golden outside and hollow sounding when tapped.
18 min 20 s - 6
Eat warm, torn open and filled with butter, cheese, chutney or apricot jam.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.