EPISODE 4: RECIPE
The Koek Sista’s Koeksister
STEP 1 – Making the dough
- Sift the dry ingredients together and rub in the butter.
- Add the liquid and mix to a soft dough. Knead thoroughly.
- Leave to stand for 15 minutes.
STEP 2 – Making the syrup
- Put all water, sugar, salt and cream of tartare into a saucepan and heat until all the sugar is dissolved.
- Turn the heat up and add the ginger, lemon rind and juice. Boil for 5 minute. Do not stir.
- Remove from the heat and chill.
STEP 3 – Shaping and cooking the koeksisters
- Flour a surface and your rolling pin.
- Roll to a thickness of 1cm and cut into strips of 1cm width.
- Press together the ends of three strips and plait to the length of 7.5cm. Press ends firmly together again.
- Deep fry in hot oil until golden and well done.
- Drain on crumpled paper towel.
STEP 4 – Serving
- Lay into dish and pour over the syrup and soak over night.
- Serve at teatime with a steaming hot cup of rooibos tea!
