About - Kraak Rusks | Kraak Beskuit

From Our Founder

From Our Founder

Rusks are more than just a snack – they’re part of our heritage. From breakfast to “padkos,” a comforting treat, or a kid-friendly snack, these golden bites are woven into our daily lives. They’ve been passed down through generations, and no matter the time of day, they remind us of home.

MarthLÉ Smith

Owner

About

KraaK Beskuit

At Kraak Beskuit, baking isn’t just a business – it’s a family tradition rooted in love, heritage, and a passion for creating something truly special.

A Tradition Passed Down

Rusks are more than just food – they’re a part of our heritage, enjoyed at breakfast, as “padkos”, or as a comforting snack. Baking has always been my passion and I passed it on to my daughter, Esté, from a young age.

What began as 15-year-old Esté baking her grandmother’s recipe for pocket money, grew into a beloved family business. By her matric year, she passed it on to her parents, with her father declaring, “You never close a profitable business.”

From Tradition to Innovation

In 2023, inspired by tradition and my love for creating something unique, I created a new recipe with muesli, cranberries, and white chocolate. This innovation won the RSG & Virseker Bakgat Beskuit Kompetisie on November 13, 2024, out of 1,510 other entries.

A Bite of Home

This journey isn’t just about baking – it’s about creating something unique and decadent. A rusk that stirs memories and brings people together. Each bite of Kraak Beskuit takes you back to the kitchen table, a warm cup of tea or coffee in hand, and that unmistakable “kraak” under your teeth as the flavours of home unfold.

Enjoy the comforting taste of home.

Kraak Beskuit – A Bite of Home – ’n Happie van die Huis.

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