Braai & BBQ Stories Ep. 18 - POTBREAD Perfection - Kosmeester Kortes (Westcoast Camping)

If there is one thing South Africans love it is a properly made potbread, which is made on the fire inside a cast iron pot. Normally we love this festive treat with butter, jam and cheese and it is indeed a part of every South African's DNA. If you cook this bread the way I am demonstrating it here, you should end up with a light, golden brown bread, that digests easily and tastes like heaven.

RECIPE Ingredients:
1/3de cup of sugar (80ml)
3 cups tepid water (750ml)
2 packets of instant yeast
6 cups flour (+ 1 extra cup for the kneading process)
1 high tablespoon salt (15ml)
1/3de cup extra virgin olive oil (80ml)

Method:
Step 1: Dissolve the sugar i the tepid water and add the 2 packets of instant yeast. Stir yeast lightly into the mixture and set aside for about 10 minutes so it forms a nice thick foam on top of the water.

Step 2: While you wait for the yeast to form a foam, mix your flour, salt and olive oil together with a fork.

Step 3: Once the yeast has formed a thick foam add it little-by-little to the flour mix while mixing with a fork or your hand. Once all yeast is in, begin the kneading process for about 10 minutes, while adding the xtra cup of flour from time to time, to make the kneading process easier. Knead until you have a nice, soft and elastic dough.

Step 4: Add the dough into an oiled bowl with lid and cover with a towel. Allow toi rise for an hour to an hour and a half in a warm place.

Step 5: Once risen, knead down for 2 minutes and put into an oiled pot, which you will use on the fire later. Also oil the lid.

Stap 6: While bread rise for the 2nd time, begin to make your fire. Bake bread on an indirect heat for 1 hour as explained in the movie. 10-20 minutes before the end, put coals on the lid, in order to achieve golden brown result. Keep an eye on your bread and allow to rest for 30 minutes before serving

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