Mosbolletjies
🇿🇦 A dish from South Africa
Mosbolletjies is a traditional Afrikaner or Cape Dutch sweet-bun or bread traditionally made in the wine producing areas of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The name is Afrikaans in origin and is a combination of mos and bolletjies.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | flour, sugar, grape must/yeast, butter, aniseed |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | baked sweet buns clustered together |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, lightly spiced, aromatic |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | breakfast or tea-time treat, sometimes dried as rusks |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Mosbolletjies come from?
Mosbolletjies is a dish that originated in South Africa.
What is Mosbolletjies?
Mosbolletjies is a traditional Afrikaner or Cape Dutch sweet-bun or bread traditionally made in the wine producing areas of the Western Cape province of South Africa. The name is Afrikaans in origin and is a combination of mos and bolletjies.