Koeksisters - The Baking Wizard

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon cream of tartar mixed with 1 teaspoon water
• 1 3-inch stick cinnamon
• 3 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh unpeeled ginger
• 1 lemon, zest removed in strips with a vegetable peeler
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (dip and sweep)
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• About 1 cup water
• 3 quarts vegetable cooking oil