ifestive isisfikele and it’s time for the baking to begin

RECIPES

IFESTIVE ISISFIKELE AND IT’S TIME FOR THE BAKING TO BEGIN Rise up to the baking occasion with magwenya just like uGogo used to make it and make queen cakes with traditional flavour that taste like home. Happy baking! 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 wellgreased 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.

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!