Koeksisters

Spicy Syrup

• 10 oz water
• 13 oz sugar
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• 1 in. fresh ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
• 2 slices lemon
  lub 2 slices orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Dough

• 18 oz all-purpose flour, plus extra to dust
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 oz unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 9 oz whole milk
• 50 oz vegetable oil, to fry