Koeksisters

Recipe Info

Serves: 24

Cooking Times

1. Make the Syrup:
   Heat the water in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Wash down any sugar crystal adhering to the sides of the pan
2. Add the cream of tartar, ginger and cinnamon to the syrup. Boil for 5 minutes and do not stir
3. Remove from the stove and allow to chill in the refrigerator.
4. Make the Koeksisters:
   In a large mixing bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Add the butter and rub in using your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine crumbs
5. Beat the milk and eggs together and add to the dry ingredients. Mix the dough well and knead lightly to make the dough pliable. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 1 hour
6. Heat the frying oil in a saucepan to 190°C
7. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 10 mm. Cut oblong to a length of about 40 mm to 80 mm
8. Starting 1 cm from one end, make two vertical cuts in the oblongs so that there are three strips joined at the end. Plait the strips loosely and secure at the loose ends
9. Deep fry the koeksisters for 1 minute
10. Remove from the oil and drain on brown paper for 1 minute. Dip in the cold syrup for 30 seconds. Remove from the syrup and place on a drying rack to dry. Enjoy!