South African Koeksisters

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Ingredients

• 3 cups white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 3 1/4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger
• ½ lemon, zested in large strips
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• ½ cup milk
• 2 cups oil, or as needed