1. Syrup: Heat the sugar, water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool. 2. Dough: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt ...

In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Keep the syrup warm (not boiling) while frying the dough.

4 cups sugar. 500ml water. 2 sticks of cinnamon. 2 pieces of lemon peel. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. 30ml strained lemon juice. ... (You can freeze the Koeksisters at this point, ...

Dive into the delicious debate surrounding South Africa's cheesy koesister trend, as we look at the distinct differences ...

For years, there have been hints that adding cinnamon to your diet can help control blood sugar. And a recent spate of studies adds to the evidence that the effect is real. But if you want to ...

1. Syrup: Heat the sugar, water and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it cool. 2. Dough: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt ...

While koeksisters are plaited, koesisters are oval in shape and often darker in colour. They are made from a fragrant dough infused with cinnamon, cardamom, aniseed, and sometimes naartjie peel.

These are a really unusual and delicious way to enjoy what we might call a 'dougnut', dipped in a spiced syrup. Make the syrup well ahead of time, even the day before - so that it is really cold ...