How to Cook Honey Doughnuts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place 150 ml/¼ pt lukewarm water in a small bowl and sprinkle the yeast over it.

   Stir well until all the yeast has dissolved, cover, and set aside in a warm place for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture is frothy.
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   Step 2: Sift the flour with cinnamon and salt into a mixing bowl and make a well in the center.

   Pour in the frothy yeast mixture, the milk, and the remaining 150 ml/¼ pt lukewarm water. , Beat the batter vigorously until bubbles appear on the surface.
   
   Set aside. , Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan.
   
   Heat and boil the syrup for about 10 minutes.
   
   Allow to cool, then remove the cinnamon stick and set aside. , Carefully place the batter, 1 tbsp at a time, into the hot oil and fry the doughnuts in batches for 3-5 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown, turning them as they cook.
   
   Continue with the remaining batter, and using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked doughnuts to a dish lined with absorbent paper to drain. , Either arrange the doughnuts in a shallow serving dish, pouring the syrup over the doughnuts and allowing to stand for about 1 hour before scattering over the chopped almonds; or pile the doughnuts on to a plate and scatter with the chopped almonds, and serve the syrup separately. ,
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   Step 3: Gradually stir in the flour mixture from the sides of the bowl

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   Step 4: then beat in the eggs to form a smooth batter.

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   Step 5: Make the syrup.

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   Step 6: Heat the oil for deep frying.

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   Step 7: Mix together the caster sugar and ground cinnamon on a plate and roll each hot doughnut in the mixture to coat.

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   Step 8: Finished.

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