South African Food! KOEKSISTERS - Watch this video NOW!

I have had a lot of people asking me to make some local South African favourites, so here is my first. This is Koeksisters, a local desert or tea time snack. It's indulgent, it's sweet and its delicious.
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Todays Recipe ingredients:
Syrup:
1kg sugar
2tsp lemon zest
1tsp grated ginger fresh
500ml water
Dough:
2 cups flour
25ml baking powder
30ml butter
100ml milk
100ml water
Salt( pinch)
Thank you to Bosch for supplying my kitchen appliances.
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[@charmainen2846]

I am South African, living in the Netherlands 5 years now, I am going to try your recipe this weekend! Thank you

[@gemjarv]

So excited to make these. We’re in the UK and my partner is from South Africa, he hasn’t had these since he’s been over here so can’t wait to make them for him for a little taste of home ❤

[@youreasychef]

Im so glad you are going to give it a try. You won't be disappointed! I also have a milk tart recipe video that is so South African. Let me know how they come out!

[@user-sk9kz1wu2r]

HI I'm from South Africa I've been living in New Zealand for about a year now and I love your recipes to all of your food can you PLEASE make droewors or BILTONG ❤

[@mirandaherselman3315]

yay! I'm so glad you made this recipe. I always thought they were hard to make. I'm definitely trying this

[@youreasychef]

So easy and so delicious. The ginger really is a game changer!

[@pieterveldman7939]

These looks so yummy definitely giving it a try...thanks for sharing

[@youreasychef]

My pleasure 😊

[@christinagodinho9384]

I love them ! 😊

[@ronellekristensen5400]

Thank you for sharing.

[@youreasychef]

My pleasure!

[@harrybingham7086]

Loved It! Just a bit jealous. They look divine! How can I get the recipe?😊

[@youreasychef]

Hi Harry. The recipe ingredients are listed in the description. Hope you enjoy making them.

[@ATFMennace]

Yes! Definitely the recipe I wanted :)

[@youreasychef]

Hope you like it!

[@JoeJoeRabbit]

Dit lyk heerlik!!! Gaan beslis maak. Vir hoe lank lê jy dit in die stroop? Dankie vir die lipleklekker resep

[@youreasychef]

You can leave in the syrup for about 60 seconds.

[@kamilahfrancis5638]

Love it❤️

[@youreasychef]

Proudly South African!

[@CapeWest]

One of my favorite foods from SA! 😍😍😍

[@youreasychef]

Have you ever made them yourself? They are a different level to store bought. The freshness gives a melt in your mouth texture.

[@CapeWest]

@@youreasychef yes! We made some just a few weeks ago actually. First time making them on our own 🫣 so good!

[@youreasychef]

Amazing! Now you need to try my milktart / mulva mashup! You will thank me after😉

[@user-hc3ic3fx8o]

A you using self rising flour

[@selenanaicker3460]

Does the water and milk need to be cold or warm

[@youreasychef]

Hi Selena. I used milk from the fridge (So cold) and I keep a bottle of filtered water (Room Temperature). I don't think it will make too much difference, just make sure your syrup is very cold for best results. Are you going to try them?

[@margarethaparker6343]

Couple of questions on this, it is not necessary to kneed the dough? I have seen recipe's with egg, butter and milk and you have to kneed the dough and leave it for couple of hours before you can bake them... Is this not necessary with this recipe?

[@youreasychef]

Not necessary to kneed the dough in this recipe. I filmed it as I made it, no extra steps. If you follow the instructions they will be delicious! Thanks for the comment.

[@margarethaparker6343]

Thank you, I am in Canada now, will try them tomorrow for sure and let you know how it went🎉

[@brendarudman8806]

Are you Afrikaans- Im asking because of the way you pronounce "koeksisters" 🎉

[@youreasychef]

No, English but I am South African so I speak Afrikaans fluently

[@brendarudman8806]

Me too😅 ​@@youreasychef

[@mikeleonard8031]

Hi Vivienne,I love pap but what can I add to give it a really good flavour .Maybe some grated cheese , pepper.What would you suggest.

[@youreasychef]

Have you ever tried paptert? Traditional afrikaans dish, really delicious.

[@mikeleonard8031]

@@youreasychef , my late mother used to make it but I have never tried making myself. Maybe in your next video…….🇿🇦🇦🇺🇬🇪🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@mikeleonard8031]

Vivienne,are you a qualified chef or a self made chef?.Either way your food looks delicious.

[@youreasychef]

I am fully qualified, worked in a 5 star hotel and gained loads of experience over the years.

[@mikeleonard8031]

What is the temperature of your cooking oil?

[@youreasychef]

I never measure the temp of the oil when I cook these. I do a test piece before doing a whole batch. As long as there is a bubble like in the video you are good to go. Just give them a turn after they are golden to get both sides! Have you ever made them before?

[@mikeleonard8031]

@@youreasychef Hi , never made them before but I am to start because I want to make them in Russia as part of my business. Dit is goed om Suid Afrikaners op KZbin te sien.Baie Dankie , Ek waardeer dit.

[@mikeleonard8031]

Don’t you use some salt in the ingredients?🇿🇦🇦🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@youreasychef]

Yes, there is a pinch of salt in the dough. If you check the description I have the recipe for the dough and the syrup.

[@mikeleonard8031]

@@youreasychef thanks, you are so sweet.🇿🇦🇦🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@youreasychef]

@@mikeleonard8031 Check out my milk tart and monkey gland sauce as well. So South African!

[@mikeleonard8031]

@@youreasychef ,I will for sure try your monkey gland sauce and milk tart.South Africans makes the best food in the world.I am ex pat and live in OZ but moving to Russia next year and want to start a South African shop and a coffee shop with all the goodies that I grew up with.🇿🇦🇦🇺🇺🇦🇬🇪🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@youreasychef]

@@mikeleonard8031 Good Luck! I am sure they will love it!