Traditional South African Roostekoek - Best Barbecue Buns Recipe - Bread Rolls on the Barbecue!!!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is more economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while all-purpose is widely available.

Pour warm water into a jug and add yeast, sugar, and oil; stir together.

Set aside in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine strong white bread flour and salt, making a well in the center.

Pour in the frothy yeast mixture and mix until a dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with cling wrap, and let it rise until doubled in size for 60 minutes in a warm place.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface without punching it down to keep air in the dough.

Lightly flour the top of the dough and flatten it into a rectangular shape.

Roll the dough to a thickness of 10 mm (just under half an inch).

Use a dough scraper to cut the dough into six to eight pieces.

Place the pieces in a lightly floured pan, cover, and allow to rise for 20 minutes in a warm place.

Heat the barbecue to medium heat and oil the grill.

Grill the buns for 5 to 6 minutes per side, checking for even cooking due to varying grill temperatures.

Remove the buns from the grill and serve hot with butter and fillings of your choice.

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