Butter Breads (Botter Broodjies)

A collection of cherished recipes passed down from my grandmother, Ouma Lettie. These classic South African dishes reflect her love for traditional cooking and her warm hospitality. "Botter Broodjies" translates directly to "Butter Breads" and are essentially savory scones or biscuits. They're a popular South African snack or breakfast item.

Updated at: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:42:55 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories298.9 kcal (15%)

Total Fat16.9 g (24%)

Carbs28.2 g (11%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein8.6 g (17%)

Sodium740.5 mg (37%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

500mlAll-purpose flour

20mlBaking powder

5mlsalt

120gMargarine

chilled and cubed

1egg

beaten

250mlmilk

10mlSugar

5mllemon juice

For Cheese Botter Broodjies

250mlcheese

grated

red pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Cut in Margarine: Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, work the chilled margarine into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, sugar, and lemon juice.

Step 5

Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough scones.

Step 6

Cheese: For cheese botter broodjies, stir in the grated cheese and red pepper flakes.

Step 7

Shape: Gather the dough into a ball and gently knead it on a lightly floured surface for about 30 seconds. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2 cm. Use a cookie cutter to cut out your scones.

Step 8

Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 9

Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.