KOEKSISTERS

Steps:

• First make syrup. Heat water in saucepan, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add cream of tartar, ginger and cinamon.
• Boil uncovered for 5 minutes. Do not stir.
• Remove from stove and chill.
• While syrup is chilling, make the koeksisters.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
• Add butter and rub it in with fingertips until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
• Beat eggs and milk together and add to dry ingredients.
• Mix dough well then knead lightly for 2 minutes to make it pliable.
• Cover basin with wax paper and leave for 1 hour.
• Roll out dough to 1cm thick.
• 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.
• Plait strips loosely and secure at loose end.
• Heat oil to 190C and deep-fry koeksisters for 1 minute. Not too many at once.
• Remove from oil and drain on paper towel for 1 minute and then dip in syrup for until soaked (1 minute).
• Remove from syrup and place on dish to dry.