Koeksisters

Ingredients

• Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 1 cup
• Sugar - 2 cups
• Vegetable oil - For deep frying
• Milk - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1
• Butter - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• All - purpose flour - 2 cups

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and milk together. Gradually add this to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rest for 1 hour.
5. While the dough is resting, make the syrup. Combine the sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool.
6. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into strips, then braid three strips together to form the koeksisters.
7. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375°F (190°C). Fry the koeksisters until golden brown, then immediately dip in the cooled syrup. Let soak for a minute, then remove and let drain on a wire rack.