Name: Koeksisters (Fried Braided Pastry in Syrup)
Ingredients: 1 kg white granulated sugar; 500 ml (2 cups) water; 3 cm long piece of fresh ginger, peeled and bruised OR 2–3 sticks of cinnamon (optional); 1 ml (pinch) cream of tartar; 1 pinch of salt; 2 ½ tsp lemon juice; 240 g all-purpose flour; 4 tsp (20 ml) baking powder; 1 pinch of salt; 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter; 125 ml (½ cup) buttermilk OR soured milk OR water mixed with lemon juice

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Aug 12, 2026 9:08 PM