Koeksisters

Ingredients very similar to the Greek loukoumades

 * 12 oz flour
 * 8 oz sugar
 * 4 eggs
 * 2 tsp cinnamon
 * 1 tsp mixed spice
 * 4 oz butter
 * ½ tsp yeast fat for frying

Directions

 * 1) Coating: 1 and ½ lb sugar 1 pint water.
 * 2) Mix the yeast with a little sugar, then add the mixed dry ingredients.
 * 3) Beat the eggs and add to the mixture.
 * 4) Knead all together and leave to stand for 1 hour.
 * 5) Roll out and cut into rectangles.
 * 6) Fry in deep fat.
 * 7) When cooked, dip into a syrup made from the 1 and ½ lb sugar and water boiled together with a little more cinnamon for taste.