Traditional Stokbrood
Immerse yourself in the cozy tradition of outdoor cooking with this recipe for Traditional Stokbrood, a classic South African campfire bread that's as fun to make as it is delicious to eat! Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of olive oil, this dough comes together beautifully to create soft, golden loaves. The highlight of this recipe lies in its unique preparation—a hands-on experience of wrapping dough around skewers and roasting it slowly over hot embers, resulting in perfectly chewy bread with a slightly smoky aroma. Ideal for barbecues, camping trips, or backyard fire pits, stokbrood is best enjoyed warm and can be served plain or paired with butter, cheese, or jam. With an easy-to-follow process and rustic charm, this recipe combines culinary artistry with the joy of outdoor gathering for a memorable dining experience. Perfect as a keyword-rich addition to your recipe repertoire, stokbrood is a must-try for anyone seeking adventure in their bread-making journey!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 10 grams instant yeast
- 7 grams salt
- 20 grams granulated sugar
- 300 milliliters warm water
- 15 milliliters olive oil
- 20 grams butter (for greasing)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and granulated sugar.
Step 2
Gradually add the warm water to the dry ingredients while stirring with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
Step 3
Add the olive oil to the dough and knead in the bowl until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Alternatively, knead on a lightly floured surface for the same amount of time.
Step 4
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
Step 5
Punch down the dough to release the air, then transfer it to a floured surface and divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
Step 6
Roll each portion of dough into a long, thin rope about 30 cm (12 inches) in length.
Step 7
Wrap each dough rope around the end of a sturdy grilling skewer or stick, ensuring the dough is secure and slightly overlapping.
Step 8
Grease the wrapped skewers lightly with butter to prevent sticking.
Step 9
Prepare a fire or barbecue grill, allowing the flames to die down so there is a moderate amount of hot embers.
Step 10
Hold the skewers over the embers, rotating them slowly to cook the bread evenly. Cooking time should be around 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
Step 11
Once cooked, carefully remove the stokbrood from the skewers and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Step 12
Enjoy the stokbrood plain or with your favorite toppings such as butter, cheese, or preserves.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 875.5 grams (875.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2200 |
| Total Fat 36.00g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 13.40g | 67% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 2895mg | 126% |
| Total Carbohydrate 405.90g | 148% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.50g | 59% |
| Total Sugars 21.10g | |
| Protein 56.10g | 112% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 50% |
| Calcium 77mg | 6% |
| Iron 24mg | 133% |
| Potassium 653mg | 14% |
Source of Calories