Steps
Step-by-step
1 Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. 2 Turn the heat down, and simmer for 5–8 minutes. 3 Cool the syrup to room temperature. 4 Divide it into 2 containers, and place in the refrigerator to chill overnight. 5 Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. 6 Rub in butter. 7 Add buttermilk. Mix into a soft dough and knead thoroughly. It helps if you oil your hands lightly when starting to knead the dough. 8 Cover the dough with a damp cloth, and leave it to rest for 15 minutes. 9 Roll the dough out to a thickness of 5 mm and cut into 5 x 70 mm (½ cm x 7 cm) strips. Press the ends of two or three strips together and twist or plait, then press the ends together again. Keep the dough you are not working with covered with a damp cloth. 10 Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. 11 Remove with a slotted spoon and dip the pieces immediately in the ice cold syrup. 12 Remove and place the koeksisters on a wire rack so that the excess syrup can drain. 13 Store the koeksisters in a sealed container in the refrigerator. They freeze well and can be served straight from the freezer. Notes * This recipe will yield about 3 dozen dainty-sized koeksisters—you can make them bigger for a more substantial treat. * You may also, after dipping the fried koeksuster in the syrup, lightly roll it in dessicated coconut. Category:South African recipes Category:Recipes using fresh ginger Category:Recipes using cinnamon stick Category:Deep fried recipes Category:Recipes for dessert Category:Recipe
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Source: Wikibooks Cookbook
