Koeksisters (South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters) Recipe

Name: Koeksisters (South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g cake flour; 2 ml salt; 20 ml baking powder; 125 g butter; 2 eggs, beaten; milk; oil (for deep frying); Syrup; 750 g sugar; 375 ml water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 2 inches ginger, peeled

Servings: persons

500 g cake flour
2 ml salt
20 ml baking powder
125 g butter
2 eggs, beaten
milk
oil (for deep frying)
Syrup
750 g sugar
375 ml water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 inches ginger, peeled

1
Prepare syrup the day before making the koeksisters and chill thoroughly.
2
Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat.
3
Add spices and knob of ginger.
4
Boil together for 10 minutes.
5
Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl.
6
Rub in butter finely, add beaten eggs with enough milk to blend into a stiff dough.
7
Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8
Roll out to 5 mm (1/4 inch?) thick and cut into strips approximately 70 x 30 mm (3 x 1 inches).
9
With a sharp knife, cut each strip into 3 smaller ones, leaving them attached at one end.
10
Plait (braid) loosely and pinch ends to secure.
11
Drop a few at a time into hot oil.
12
Cook until lightly-browned and puffed.
13
Lift out and drain for just 1 minute of crumpled paper towels, then drop at once into chilled syrup.
14
Soak in syrup, lift out and drain in a sieve until dry.
15
Note: I'm sure my cousin got a larger yield than this, she made hers very small and dainty.
16
You can make them the size that suits your needs and aesthetics.
17
I like them small and dainty, but that's the only way I've ever had them.

1644

kcal

Calories

Fat

335

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g cake flour, 2 ml salt, 20 ml baking powder, 125 g butter, and more.

Yes, Koeksisters (South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters) 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.

Koeksisters (South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters)

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