Put the water, cane-sugar and lemon zest in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring. Set aside the syrup.
Melt the butter and beat with the egg.
Stir together the flour and baking powder on a flat surface, then make a well. Put the butter and the egg into the well and knead it. Add some spoonful of water if needed.
Using a heavy rolling pin (or dough sheeter), roll the dough about 3 mm thick.
Cut into small 10 x 3 cm rectangles.
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Continue until the end.
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Cut each rectangle into 3 strip but not through the top, in a "fork" shape, as shown in the picture
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Pinch the three stripes at the end, to close the braid.
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Plait the dough, taking the section on the bottom side and cross it over the middle section.
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Fry the koeksisters in hot oil, turning them after 1 minute.
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Repeat with the other side.
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Dip the koeksisters into the syrup.
Let rest and serve.
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