International Recipes

Koeksisters

Koeksisters (Sister Cakes) are a traditional South African dessert. They are so named because they resemble dolls.

Koeksisters

Ingredients

Syrup

  • 1 1/2 pounds granulated sugar
  • 1 pint water
  • Cinnamon

Dough

  • 12 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon yeast
  • Fat for frying

Instructions

Syrup

  1. Boil together with a little cinnamon for taste. Chill in the refrigerator

Dough

  1. Mix the yeast with a little sugar, then add the mixed dry ingredients.
  2. Beat the eggs and add to the mixture. Knead all together and leave to stand for 1 our.
  3. Roll out and cut into rectangles.
  4. Fry in deep fat.
  5. When cooked, dip the hot Koeksisters into ice cold syrup.

Attribution

Photo credit: 76799278@N02 / CC BY



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