Koeksisters Recipe

Name: Koeksisters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 375 ml water; 800 g sugar; 2 ml cream of tartar; 2 ml ground ginger; 3 cinnamon sticks; 500 g cake flour; 30 ml baking powder; 2 ml salt; 50 ml butter; 2 eggs; 250 ml milk; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

375 ml water
800 g sugar
2 ml cream of tartar
2 ml ground ginger
3 cinnamon sticks
500 g cake flour
30 ml baking powder
2 ml salt
50 ml butter
2 eggs
250 ml milk
oil (for deep frying)

1
First make syrup. Heat water in saucepan, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
2
Add cream of tartar, ginger and cinamon.
3
Boil uncovered for 5 minutes. Do not stir.
4
Remove from stove and chill.
5
While syrup is chilling, make the koeksisters.
6
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
7
Add butter and rub it in with fingertips until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
8
Beat eggs and milk together and add to dry ingredients.
9
Mix dough well then knead lightly for 2 minutes to make it pliable.
10
Cover basin with wax paper and leave for 1 hour.
11
Roll out dough to 1cm thick.
12
Cut strips (rectangles) 8cm x 4 cm, then make 2 vertical cuts in each strip, starting 5mm from the top and cutting down right to the bottom.
13
Plait strips loosely and secure at loose end.
14
Heat oil to 190C and deep-fry koeksisters for 1 minute. Not too many at once.
15
Remove from oil and drain on paper towel for 1 minute and then dip in syrup for until soaked (1 minute).
16
Remove from syrup and place on dish to dry.

1623

kcal

Calories

Fat

363

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 375 ml water, 800 g sugar, 2 ml cream of tartar, 2 ml ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Koeksisters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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