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Hard 1 hr 20 min~390 kcal 2/10
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Cape Town Koeksisters
Braided dough fries hot, then plunges into icy lemon syrup for a crisp South African sweet.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 12~360 kcal🇿🇦 South African🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 30 min cook 85 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 25 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
12 servings
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For the dough
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Flour
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Baking powder
- 60 gr Butter
- 1 adet Egg
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Milk
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
For the syrup
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Granulated sugar
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Water
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 adet Cinnamon stick
For frying
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Boil sugar, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick for 10 minutes to make syrup.
10 min10:00 - 2
Chill the syrup in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
1 hr60:00 - 3
Rub flour, baking powder, salt, and butter into crumbs.
- 4
Add egg and milk and knead a soft dough.
- 5
Rest the dough for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 6
Cut the dough into strips and braid them in threes.
- 7
Fry the braids in hot oil for 4 minutes until golden.
4 min04:00 - 8
Dip the hot sweets in ice-cold syrup and drain for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Very cold syrup keeps the hot fried dough crisp outside while soaking the inside.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve fully cold with unsweetened rooibos tea.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
5
g protein
64
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 5%Carbs 70%Fat 25%
GI 47 · Low GIGL 30 · High GL
56g
Sugar
1.2g
Fiber
410.4mg
Sodium
12g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cape Town Koeksisters make?
This recipe serves 12.How long does Cape Town Koeksisters take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 85 minutes of passive resting; 150 minutes in total.Is Cape Town Koeksisters difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Cape Town Koeksisters have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 64g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Cape Town Koeksisters contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cape Town Koeksisters belong to?
This recipe belongs to South African cuisine.How many ingredients does Cape Town Koeksisters need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Cape Town Koeksisters filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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