JAM DOUGHNUTS

All age groups appreciate these traditional tea time treats.

Ingredients:

500g/ 1lb 2 oz Harvest Gold Strong White Flour

25 g/ 1 oz margarine25g/ 1oz caster sugar

12g/ 2 sachets Homepride Easy Blend Dried Yeast

300ml/ 11fl oz water (150ml near boiling, 150ml cold)

200g/ 7 oz jam

Coating

100g / 3 ½ oz granulated sugar

5g/ 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Procedure:

1. Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl and rub in the margarine. Stir in the sugar and dried yeast.

2. Mix in the warm water, stirring continuously with a round bladed knife until well blended together.

3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

4. Dived the dough into pieces of about 65g (2 ½ oz), knead into a small round and roll out each to about 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter.

5. Place rounded teaspoons of jam in the centre of the rounds of dough, lightly dampen the edges with a little water and draw the dough together carefully over the jam. Seal well, turn over, and place on a tray and cover with lightly oiled cling film. Prove in a warm place until double their size.

6. Meanwhile heat the oil for frying to 185 °C/375 °F. When the doughnuts have risen place smooth side down in the hot oil and fry for 2 to 2 ½ minutes on each side until golden brown.

7. Drain the doughnuts on absorbent paper and then roll in the sugar and cinnamon which have been mixed together.

Cook’s Notes:

Time: preparation takes 40 minutes, frying takes 5 minutes.

Serving Ideas: cut doughnuts through the waistline and fill with fresh or butter cream.