Sift the dry ingredients into a large bowl and rub in the butter

Add the buttermilk and mix to create a soft dough

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes

Place into the bowl and set aside while you make the syrup

Place the sugar, water, cream of tartar, salt, lime zest and juice into a large saucepan

Place onto a medium temperature and stir until the sugar dissolves

Bring to a simmer and then cook for 2 minutes

Remove from the heat and place into the fridge to cool

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4

Roll each piece into a sausage shape, 1mm thick

Cut into 15cm long strips and using 3 strips, make a plait, making sure to press the strips together firmly at both ends

Do this until you have used all of the dough *

When the syrup is cold heat the oil for frying

Fry one koeksister at a time - when it is golden brown all over, remove from the oil, drain and place into the syrup straight away

When the koeksister is nice and syrupy remove and set aside to cool down on a wire rack