Sugared Doughnuts

Description/Notes:

Doughnuts, yes please

Ingredients:

1 lb. (450g ) self-raising flour

pinch of salt

8 oz. ( 225g ) caster sugar

6 oz. ( 175g ) margarine

2 large eggs, beaten

8 tablespoons of milk

2 level teaspoons ground cinnamon

oil or lard for deep frying

Cooking Instructions:

Put flour, salt and 2 oz. ( 50g ) caster sugar in a mixing bowl
Rub in margarine then mix with egg and milk
Roll out dough on a floured surface to a quarter inch thickness
Cut out rounds using a three and a half inch plain round cutter
Cut holes in center using a one and a half inch plain round cutter
Re-roll trimmings and cut out more
Fry doughnuts in hot oil or lard for 5 minutes, until well risen and golden brown
Drain on kitchen paper
Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar together then toss doughnuts in sugar
Pile doughnuts up neatly on a plate or arrange on a stick of rock