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Brødjies (Namibian small breads)

Soft little breads with an airy crumb and a golden crust, of Afrikaner influence, still eaten warm at breakfast or with coffee. They keep for a few days in a clean bag.

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Ingredients

Nutrition facts

278 kcal per serving

Protein
10.1 g
Carbohydrates
47.5 g
of which sugars
6.1 g
Fat
4.4 g
Fiber
2.3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
  2. Melt the butter and add it with the lukewarm milk to the flour mixture.
  3. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Knock back the dough, shape 8 small balls and place them on a tray lined with baking paper.
  6. Let them rise again for 20 minutes.
  7. Bake at 200 °C for 15 to 20 minutes until nicely golden.
  8. Let them cool slightly on a rack before serving.

Variations and tips

Cheese version. Add 100 g of grated cheese to the dough just before shaping it.

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