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South African Koeksisters

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  • 150 Min
  • 14 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Syrup

    • 3 cups white sugar
    • 2 cups water
    • 🍋 ½ medium lemon, zested in large strips
    • 3 (1/4 inch thick) slices peeled fresh ginger
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • Dough

    • 2 cups cake flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
    • 🥛 ½ cup milk

  • For Frying

    • 2 cups oil, or as needed

STEPS

1

Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, lemon zest, ginger, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature (30 to 45 minutes), then refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

2

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Add butter and combine with fingertips until a cornmeal-like texture forms. Add milk and stir into a dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for at least 2 hours.

3

Roll rested dough out to a 5x14-inch rectangle and cut into 28 strips. Twist pairs of strips and pinch ends. Cover with a cloth and let rest for 15 minutes.

4

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry twisted dough strips in batches for 2 to 5 minutes until golden. Dip immediately into cold syrup for 10 seconds, then set aside to cool.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

538

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 60g
    Carbs
  • 33g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Keep the syrup very cold for optimal absorption when dipping the hot donuts.Make the syrup a day in advance to intensify the flavors.Ensure the oil stays at 350°F for consistent frying results.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.