South African Bollas(Goolgoolas) By Marriam Sayed

South African Bollas  or Goolgoolas, Can both roughly translate into “Ball” or “Round” referring to the shapes these donuts take on when fried. There are similar versions worldwide,  using yeast in their recipes, but these BOLLAS/GOOLGOOLAS are probably the only ones that use Baking Powder.  

A classic SOUTH AFRICAN, old school version of ‘Drop Donuts’. Soft and Fluffy, BOLLAS (Or GOOLGOOLAS) are Yeast-Free Donuts, that are easy to whip up. 

South African Bollas(Goolgoolas) By Marriam Sayed

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings 14

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cup Flour
• 2 1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 2 tbsp butter/ghee
• 1 1/2 tbsp Fennel Seeds
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 extra large egg
• 3/4 Cup Plain Yoghurt or Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
• Splash of Milk
• 2 cup Vegetable Oil,

Simple Sugar Syrup

• 1 cup Sugar
• 3/4 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Rose Water

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