Roosterkoek, South African braai bread
Chewy, smoky bread rolls cooked over the coals at a braai, split open and filled with butter, cheese or jam.
- Time2 hrs
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.11 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 338kcal
- 63.2gcarbs
- 2.2gof which sugars
- 5.9gfat
- 1.6gsaturates
- 8.4gprotein
- 2.5gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Add the oil and water and mix to a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes.
- 2
Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Divide into 6 pieces and shape into flat rounds, about 2 cm thick.
- 4
Cover and leave for 20 minutes.
20 min - 5
Light the barbecue and wait until the coals are grey and glowing, with a moderate heat. Oil the grill rack well.
- 6
Cook the rolls for 7 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden with dark marks and hollow when tapped.
14 min - 7
Split open while hot and fill with butter, cheese 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.
