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South African Koeksisters

By Allrecipes Member • Quick Bread • Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 20m Cook: 15m
Ingredients:
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger
  • ½ lemon, zested in large strips
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups oil, or as needed
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025