Meerlust

Bettie's Recipes

Tannie Bettie

Tannie Bettie in the kitchen

Housekeeper, cook and confidant of the
Myburgh family and the people of Meerlust,
Bettie Brown has been a much loved member of
the household since 1978.

Crusty White Farm Bread

"It's all in the hands. If the Lord is willing, He will bless your hands and the dough will rise beautifully"

slices of crusty farm bread and butter

2 Table spoons of sunflower oil
10 g yeast powder
2 teaspoons salt
2.5 kg white bread flour
1.5 litres of luke warm water
½ teaspoon honey