Ouma Rusks is a type of South African biscuit that is typically enjoyed as a breakfast or snack food. Here is a recipe for making homemade Ouma Rusks:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg self-raising flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups caster sugar
- 500g butter or margarine
- 2 large eggs
- 500ml buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda. Mix well.
- Cut the butter or margarine into small pieces and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Beat the eggs and buttermilk together in a separate bowl, then add them to the flour mixture. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into four equal portions and shape each portion into a loaf.
- Place the loaves on a greased baking tray and bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the loaves are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the loaves from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- Once the loaves have cooled, cut them into thin slices and place the slices on a baking tray.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 100°C (210°F) and bake the rusks for approximately 3-4 hours or until they are dry and crispy.
- Remove the rusks from the oven and allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Enjoy your homemade Ouma Rusks as a delicious and satisfying breakfast or snack!