Crispy Cinnamon Koeksisters
Puffy, golden fried dough pillows dunked in cinnamon-sugar syrup—a South African street-food classic that hits the TikTok sweet spot. Ready in under 20 minutes, zero fancy technique required.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl, then stir in milk until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (or until a bread cube browns in 60 seconds).
Step 3
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
Step 4
Using a spoon or a piping bag, gently slide walnut-sized balls of dough into the hot oil; fry 4–5 at a time for 90 seconds per side until deep golden brown.
Step 5
Transfer koeksisters to a paper towel with a slotted spoon, then immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still hot.
Step 6
Serve hot. They'll crisp up as they cool.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- heavy-bottomed pot (3–4 quart)
- cooking thermometer
- wooden spoon
- slotted spoon
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
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