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Magwenya

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 6 minutes

Serves: Makes about 10

You will need:

500g (3 cups) Magwenya Flour Mix

375ml (1½ cups) water

5g (1½ tsp) instant yeast

Instructions:

1. Combine 1½ cups of lukewarm water and 500g (approximately 3 cups) of Magwenya Flour Mix.

2. Mix together and add yeast to form a dough.

3. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow to rest for 30 minutes.

4. Heat enough oil in a pot to deep-fry the dough.

5. Form dough into small balls and drop into hot oil.

6. Deep-fry the dough for 3 minutes on one side, then turn the dough in the oil and fry for another 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Make these versatile magwenya in all shapes and sizes, and fill with anything you can imagine for a truly delicious meal. Try them with curry, mince, fruit, syrup and even ice-cream!

Queen Cakes

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Serves: Makes 12

You will need:

500g (3 cups) Snowflake Queen Cakes Flour Mix

2 extra-large eggs

125ml (½ cup) cooking oil

250ml (1 cup) milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. Lightly beat eggs, oil and milk.

3. Add Queen Cakes Flour Mix and mix with a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Spoon equal quantities of the mixture into a well-greased muffin pan.

5. Bake for ±20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Simple, delicious and filling – these are a classic South African between-meal treat. Add nuts, chocolate chips or even raisins for a twist on this classic.