Donuts

Step 1

In a mixing bowl mix the yeast and water until it dissolves.

Step 2

Add to the bowl milk, sugar, salt, egg, oil, 1 cup of the flour and mix on low speed for 30 second.

Step 3

Scrape the sides occasionally and continue beating for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in remaining flour until smooth and cover with cloth and leave for an hour or until the mixture doubles in volume.

Step 5

Turn dough onto floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with round cookie cutter.

Step 6

On floured baking sheets cover the donuts with a cloth and leave for 30-40 minutes until doubles in size.

Step 7

Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees.

Step 8

Place the doughnuts in the hot oil and turn them as they turn golden brown for about 1 minute on each side and strain from oil.

Step 9

Once they have cooled down make a small hole, using a sharp knife and insert frosting.

Step 10

Dust with powdered sugar or spread with chocolate/vanilla glaze as well as coloured sprinkles and serve.