Koeksisters
Koeksisters are a delicious South African delicacy. Koeksisters are deep-fried pastries that are typically made from a plaited dough infused with sweet syrup. They have a crispy texture on the outside and a moist, syrupy center. Some people describe them as being similar to twisted doughnuts, but with a unique syrupy twist.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup water
- Pinch salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the syrup:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, instant yeast, melted butter, water, and salt. Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- After the dough has rested, divide it into smaller portions and roll each portion into long, thin strips. Cut the strips into smaller sections, around 4 inches in length.
- Take two strips and press their ends together, then twist them to form a braid-like shape. Repeat this process with the remaining dough.
- In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil to around 356°F (180°C). Carefully fry the braided dough strips in batches until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- While the koeksisters are still hot, dip them into the cooled syrup, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow them to soak in the syrup for a few minutes, then remove and place on a wire rack to cool and let the excess syrup drip off.
- Once cooled, the Koeksisters are ready to be enjoyed! They can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
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Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 97g (32%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mg (10%)Sodium: 99mg (4%)Potassium: 99mg (3%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 50g (56%)Vitamin A: 357IU (7%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 22mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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