Ingredients
- 5cups of Flour
- 1/2cup of Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4cup of Warm Water
- 1.5cups Warm Milk
- 4tbsp Instant Yeast
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/3cup of Shortening / Butter
- 1tsp of Salt
- Oil for deep frying
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Directions
- Sieve flour, salt and nutmeg
- Add the sugar and yeast to the flour mixture
- Add the warm water and milk
- Melt the Vegetable Shortening and add to the mixture
- Rub in the beaten egg and mix all the ingredients in a bowl and leave for 10minutes
- Place on a smooth surface and knead for about 5minutes
- Leave to rise for about 1.5hours
- Knead on floured surface for 8 minutes and roll out.
- Cut out with a doughnut cutter and place in a tray for one hour
- Put the oil on fire and when in it hot, deep fry
- You may put jam or thick prepared custard in between before frying
- You can also sprinkle granulated sugar over it if you choose to