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Bread, Traditional Mosbolletjies
Recipe By :Eitan Bernath
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Ethnic
Fruit Low Fat
Muffins/Rolls Posted
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast -- (2 packets)
1/4 cup whole aniseed
1 stick butter
1 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup lukewarm milk
1 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup sugar -- mixed with
1/4 cup warm water -- (sugar syrup for brushing after baking)
The best way to describe mosbolletjies is that it's a sweet brioche,
traditionally made with fermented grape juice and flavored with
aniseed. There is just nothing on earth like a torn piece of
mosbolletjie with thickly spread butter and golden honey.
Mosbolletjies, are served either fresh with butter or dried into
rusks called Mosbeskuit and are a South African favorite.
Mosbolletjies were initially introduced to South Africa by the French
Huguenots who left their native country to escape religious
persecution. Although the recipe might seem a little intimidating
the end result is totally worth the effort to make these mosbolletjies!
In a large bowl mix the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and aniseed, until
fully combined. Heat butter and grape juice in a saucepan on a medium
flame just until butter has melted. Add the milk and water into the
saucepan and stir until combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry
ingredients then mix to form a soft dough. Turn out dough on a
lightly floured surface, then knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the
dough is soft and elastic. Place in a large oiled bowl, then cover
and leave to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, until doubled in size.
Pour out the dough onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth.
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces (about 110 g each) and shape
into balls using oiled hands. Pack the balls tightly into 2 loaf
tins, 8 balls in each. Cover and leave to rise for about 30 to 45
minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F.
Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown on top. Turn out onto wire
racks, then brush immediately with syrup. Leave to cool slightly,
then eat warm, or break into pieces.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 310 Calories; 7g Fat (19.9%
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
17mg Cholesterol; 301mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
NOTES : 2019 - 0521