Description
South African Buttermilk Rusks that get better with every dip. Old-school Rusks with real crunch.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups flour
- 6 heaped teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 250g margarine
- 500ml buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Rub the margarine into the dry mix with your fingers until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and buttermilk together.
- Pour the wet mix into the dry and gently knead until it all comes together.
- Press the dough into baking pans (no need to be perfect).
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 1 hour, until golden and cooked through.
- Let cool completely, then break into rusk-sized pieces.
- Dry them out in the oven at 190°F (90°C) for 4–5 hours.
- Wedge a spoon in the oven door to let moisture escape.
- Once fully dry and crisp, they’re ready!
These rusks keep well in an airtight container and are seriously addictive with a hot drink. Try them once—your coffee will never feel complete without one again.
Check out another one, but made with Self-raising flour Buttermilk Rusks
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes

