Boil 2 med size potatoes till soft and mash till smooth. Sift the dry ingredients.Melt the butter with milk in a microwave, add to the mashed potatoes.

Leave the mixture to cool till lukewarm, add to dry ingredients.Mix together to form a soft dough, if it's too sticky add little flour

Cover the bowl with plastic and leave to rise for an hour. Take out and place on floured surface.Roll the dough into a log.Cut 18 rectangular pieces, turn on it's side and press down slightly with your finger and stretch the dough slightly.

Leave to rise for 10 mins.Deep fry on med heat till golden brown.Poke holes in the koeksisters using a fork.

Make the syrup by adding all the ingredients into a saucepan. Let it boil till the sugar has dissolved and little sticky.Place on low heat when done.
Dip the koeksisters in syrup and roll in coconut.Place in an air-tight container when cool.