South African Roosterkoek with Refreshing Fruit Salad

Ingredients

Bread flour

3 cups

Instant yeast

2 teaspoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Warm water

1 cup (110°f/43°c)

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Honey

3 tablespoons

Mixed fruit (e.g., strawberries, bananas, apples, grapes)

4 cups, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Gradually add the warm water to the dry mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Divide the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat a grill to medium heat. Place the risen dough balls on the grill and cook for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. While the roosterkoek is grilling, prepare the fruit salad. In a large bowl, combine the chopped mixed fruit, honey, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the fruit evenly with the honey and lemon.
7. Once the roosterkoek is golden brown, remove from the grill and serve warm alongside the refreshing fruit salad.