Thursday, August 29, 2013

I can't wait to eat... a koeksister!


A koeksister derives from the Dutch word koekje, which translates to "cookie".  It is a South African syrup-coated doughnut in a twisted or braided shape.  The braided rolls of dough are deep-fried in oil and then dipped into cold sugar syrup.  The syrup soaks into the dough completely.  Koeksisters are very sticky and sweet and taste kind of like honey.

I like to eat them by pulling the sticky braid apart with my fingers and eating a piece at a time.  I can't wait to sink my teeth into one in December...

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