Koeksisters
Ingredients
450 gm Plain flour
2 Egg(s)
6 tsp Baking powder
300 ml Milk
Salt
2 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Granulated white sugar
Syrup
800 ml Water
800 gm Granulated white sugar
Lemon juice
Cinnamon
Method
Rub the butter into the dry ingredients. Make a dough with milk and egg - not too soft. Leave to stand overnight.
Put the syrup ingredients into a saucepan and cook until thick. Leave to cool, then place in the fridge overnight.
Roll the dough thinly and cut into strips about 1 inch wide (30mm) and 3 inches long (10cm). Cut a slit down each strip leaving one end uncut and make into a plait. Deep fry 1 or 2 koeksisters at a time and immerse in COLD syrup immediately. Remove and leave to drain. Only a part of the syrup should be used at a time, keeping the rest cold. This ensures that the hot koeksisters properly absorb the syrup.
24 Sep 2023
Shirl Seath