South African Thermomix Vetkoek

Pour water into the Thermomix bowl.Add dry ingredients finishing with the yeast.Mix 10 seconds/ speed 6Then 3:30 minutes/ kneading settingRemove and set aside to riseWhen doubled in size (about 90 minutes) divide into 10 balls on lightly floured surface. Flatten slightly in the palm of your hand.Let rise for ½ hour. (Use this time to prepare your filling)Warm oil in deep pot– oil should be about 2 inches deep – on medium heat. Drop a thumbnail sized bit of dough into the pan. If it sizzles it's hot enough, and once the tiny bit of dough has risen to the top, remove it and start cooking your vetkoek.Add the dough balls one at a time, depending on the size of your pot, about 5 or 6 at a time. They will swell up so don't overfill the pot.Fry vetkoek for about 5 minutes a side, but keep an eye on it. If they blacken too quickly, they'll still be raw inside, and your oil is too hot. If the oil is not hot enough, the vetkoek will absorb lots of oil and be gross.They should be the color of doughnuts when ready. Golden delicious.Drain on kitchen towels or in a colander.As soon as you can bear to touch them, slice open and fill.Enjoy.