Juicy Twisties Koeksisters Recipe
Golden, crispy plaits drenched in sweet, spiced syrup that burst with flavour in every bite. These traditional South African treats are a true indulgence for anyone with a sweet tooth.
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Ingredients
Dough
4 cups cake flour
2 tbls butter
8 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbls lemon juice
1 1/4 cups water more can be added if the dough is too dry
Syrup
6 cups sugar
1 tbls lemon juice
3 cups water
1 tsp crushed ginger
Instructions
- Syrup – Mix all the ingredients and boil for 10 minutes.
- Cool and refrigerate overnight.
- Dough – Sift dry ingredients.
- Rub butter in with fingertips.
- Add water and knead till dough forms bubbles.
- Cover with a damp cloth and keep in a warm place for 30-40 minutes to rise.
- Roll out lightly and cut into strips about 9 cm long.
- Cut each strip into three, starting about 1 cm from the top, and plait.
- Bake till golden brown in medium hot oil.
- Dunk immediately into ice-cold syrup for a few seconds to soak up some syrup.
Hints & Tips
- Keep syrup cold – The colder the syrup, the better it will soak into the hot koeksisters.
- Don’t over-handle the dough – Overworking can make them tough instead of light and fluffy.
- Work in batches – Fry a few at a time so they cook evenly and stay crisp.
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