South African Koeksisters
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15 min
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