I’m a sucker for anything obscenely sweet, deep fried in copious amounts of oil, and with grave consequences for the waistline. There is a treat in particular that meets the criteria mentioned above ...

These are a really unusual and delicious way to enjoy what we might call a 'dougnut', dipped in a spiced syrup. Make the syrup well ahead of time, even the day before - so that it is really cold. This ...

The Express group of newspapers has its very own, limited edition recipe book, Express Chef Recipe Collection, with a compilation of almost 200 family favourite recipes from our readers from across ...

South Africa's Koeksisters is a dessert of plaited, fried dough rolls dipped in a sugar syrup. Here's how you can make them at home! It would be fairly safe to say that dessert’s everybody’s favourite ...

You cannot go through Easter weekend without binging on hot cross buns and koeksisters. These two treats are etched in South African culture, always making an appearance during most religious holidays ...

We’re always up for trying different types of doughnuts, and the latest to catch our eye are the South African koeksisters (pronounced cook-sisters). They come in two versions. The ones you’ll see ...

Koeksisters are so deservedly beloved in South Africa that there is even a Koeksister Monument in Orania, in the Northern Cape province. Take yourself to sugar heaven with these deep-fried plaited ...

Prepare syrup at least one day before baking. Combine sugar and water and heat very slowly until sugar has dissolved. Add cinamon stick or ginger and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Leave to cool thoroughly, ...