Koeksisters

Syrup

• 600 g water
• 800 g white sugar
• ½ tsp cream of tartar
• 3 cm fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slices
• 2 slices lemon, (5 mm thick)
• 3 cinnamon quills

Dough

• 500 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 20 g baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 60 g butter, cut into pieces
• 2 eggs
• 250 g full cream milk
• 1500 g vegetable oil, for frying