Koeksisters - The Baking Wizard

Koeksisters - The Baking Wizard

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Crisp South African deep-fried pastries soaked in cold sugar syrup flavored with cinnamon, ginger, and lemon. Perfect for gatherings; make the syrup ahead to keep it ice-cold. Enjoy these sweet...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 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

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