Ingredients
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500
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2
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20
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125
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2
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750
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375
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2
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4
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2
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Directions
Koeksisters (South African Syrup-Soaked Fritters), This recipe was given to me by my South African cousin a long, long time ago They are delicious little fritters (atleast the way she makes them) that are soaked in a spicy syrup We have them with tea , what a bust , I took the advice of a previous reviewer & included some cream of tartar to prevent crystallization in the syrup, but I also definitely enjoyed the spicy combo of clove, ginger & cinnamon ~ VERY, VERY NICE! I’m not a big fan of deep frying, but I have no problem with this recipe ~ Everything went together very easily & the taste of these little buggers, OUTSTANDING! [Made & reviewed while touring Africa on the Zaar World Tour 4]
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Steps
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1
Done
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Prepare Syrup the Day Before Making the Koeksisters and Chill Thoroughly. |
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2
Done
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Dissolve Sugar in Water Over Medium Heat. |
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3
Done
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Add Spices and Knob of Ginger. |
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4
Done
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Boil Together For 10 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Sift Flour, Salt and Baking Powder Into a Bowl. |
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6
Done
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Rub in Butter Finely, Add Beaten Eggs With Enough Milk to Blend Into a Stiff Dough. |
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7
Done
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Chill Dough in Refrigerator For 30 Minutes. |
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8
Done
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Roll Out to 5 Mm (1/4 Inch?) Thick and Cut Into Strips Approximately 70 X 30 Mm (3 X 1 Inches). |
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9
Done
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With a Sharp Knife, Cut Each Strip Into 3 Smaller Ones, Leaving Them Attached at One End. |
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10
Done
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Plait (braid) Loosely and Pinch Ends to Secure. |
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11
Done
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Drop a Few at a Time Into Hot Oil. |
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12
Done
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Cook Until Lightly-Browned and Puffed. |
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13
Done
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Lift Out and Drain For Just 1 Minute of Crumpled Paper Towels, Then Drop at Once Into Chilled Syrup. |
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14
Done
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Soak in Syrup, Lift Out and Drain in a Sieve Until Dry. |
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15
Done
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Note: I'm Sure My Cousin Got a Larger Yield Than This, She Made Hers Very Small and Dainty. |
