Directions:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2756.57 Kcal (11541 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 237 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 26.33g | 41% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 217.84mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 621.68mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2177.61mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbs | 609.51g | 203% | |
| Sugars | 398.48g | 1594% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.31g | 21% | |
| Protein | 29.85g | 60% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 19.6mg | 109% | |
| Calcium | 905.5mg | 91% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 261.94 Kcal (1097 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 22.52 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 41% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 20.7mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 59.07mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 206.92mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbs | 57.92g | 203% | |
| Sugars | 37.86g | 1594% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5g | 21% | |
| Protein | 2.84g | 60% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 109% | |
| Calcium | 86mg | 91% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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