Recipes From South Africa

“Handtertjie” recipe

Yesterday a lady called Retha asked if I have a recipe for handtertjies.  I do, and it is one of my favourites!  Here is the recipe, and remember to use apricot jam!  If you are in England, I know, you all love strawberry jam, and it will work just as well.  Choose the one you prefer and [...]

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Flap Jack

Me personally LOVE oats cookies.  It is not as rich as flap jack, but my husband loves FLAP JACK!  He is the one that made this great recipe of his one day last year.  I never used to eat flap jack, but since I tried it, I can honestly say that I do like it.  Can’t [...]

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Roly Poly Pudding

I don’t know of any other desert that is as quick, easy or lovely as a Roly Poly.  In South Africa we enjoy this great pudding with apricot jam.  In England they tend to enjoy everything with strawberry jam.  If I can recommend one, it would be the apricot jam.  You have to try it at least [...]

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Yogurt Tart

Our South Africans love our tarts.  No birthday will go past without us making at least one!  My Aunt is the best bakester of this tart that I know of! Ingredients: 1 pack of tennis biscuits (coconut) 4 cups of plain yogurt (1 litre) 1 pack of vanilla instant pudding 1 cup of cream 1 tin of condensed milk (357gr) Method: 1.  Break [...]

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General Hertzog Cookies

Here is the recipe for the lovely cookies that I baked just the other day.  They are really quick and easy make.  Even if you have never baked them before, roll up your sleaves and sink your teeth into this one! Ingredients: 2 cups flour A pinch of salt 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 cup of margarine 3 eggs (white [...]

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“Plaatkoekies”

“Plaatkoekies” taste absolutely great.  It is very easy to make and everyone will love it.  It will be an instant hit with young and old.  It tastes best when it is served with marmite or golden syrup.  If you feel like treating yourself, add a spoon full of cream on top.  You have to try [...]

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