Koeksister

Name: Koeksister
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Sud Africa
Ingredients: 300 mL Water; 60 g Butter; 500 g Flour; 200 mL Milk; 10 g Baking powder; 1000 L Oil for frying; 1 unit Lemon juice; 500 g Sugar

@viaggiando-mangiando

Koeksisters are delicious South African pastries made from fried dough dipped in a sweet and sticky syrup. They are perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee and are traditionally prepared during special events and holidays.

Difficulty: Medium

Cooking time: 30 minCooking: 30 min

Preparation time: 120 minPreparation: 120 min

Country: Sud Africa

viaggiando-mangiando@viaggiando-mangiando

Ingredients

No. Servings

Water300mL
Butter60g
Flour500g
Milk200mL
Baking powder10g
Oil for frying1,000L
Lemon juice1unit
Sugar500g

Preparation Ingredients Suggestions General Information Analysis Macronutrients

Preparation

STEP 1 OF 8
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, butter, and milk until you get a soft and smooth dough.
STEP 2 OF 8
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.
STEP 3 OF 8
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm.
STEP 4 OF 8
Cut the dough into long, narrow strips, then gently braid them and seal the ends.
STEP 5 OF 8
Fry the koeksisters in hot oil until golden brown, then transfer them to paper towels to remove excess oil.
STEP 6 OF 8
Prepare the syrup by bringing the sugar, water, and lemon juice to a boil, then let it simmer for 5-8 minutes.
STEP 7 OF 8
Dip the koeksisters in the hot syrup for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool.
STEP 8 OF 8
Once cooled, you can enjoy your koeksisters warm or cold.

Suggestions

General Information

Storage notes

In the refrigerator

More information

For the best result, let the koeksisters rest in the syrup for at least 4-6 hours before serving. Additionally, it is recommended to enjoy them while still warm.

Origin

Sud Africa

Analysis

Macronutrients (100 gr)

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Descrizione

Koeksister

@viaggiando-mangiando

Difficulty: Medium

Cooking time: 30 minCooking: 30 min

Preparation time: 120 minPreparation: 120 min

Country: Sud Africa

Preparation

STEP 1 OF 8

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, butter, and milk until you get a soft and smooth dough.

STEP 2 OF 8

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.

STEP 3 OF 8

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm.

STEP 4 OF 8

Cut the dough into long, narrow strips, then gently braid them and seal the ends.

STEP 5 OF 8

Fry the koeksisters in hot oil until golden brown, then transfer them to paper towels to remove excess oil.

STEP 6 OF 8

Prepare the syrup by bringing the sugar, water, and lemon juice to a boil, then let it simmer for 5-8 minutes.

STEP 7 OF 8

Dip the koeksisters in the hot syrup for a few minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool.

STEP 8 OF 8

Once cooled, you can enjoy your koeksisters warm or cold.

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)	897.94
Carbohydrates (g)	0.09
of which Sugars (g)	0.05
Fat (g)	99.73
of which Saturates (g)	15.67
Protein (g)	0.01