Calabash Nutmeg Twisted Doughnuts

1

Pour the lukewarm milk into a large mixing bowl and mix in the yeast.

2

Add the flour, salt, sugar, egg, softened butter or margarine, cinnamon and calabash nutmeg. Mix until the dough has an even consistency.

3

Knead for 10 minutes.

4

Shape the dough into a ball. Cover and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

5

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Leave to rest for 5 minutes.

6

Roll into a rope, 10 inches long. When rolling, start moving one hand up and one hand down so the rope gets twisted.

7

Lift up the dough and turn it 3 or 4 times to give it a spiral look. Continue this process with the remaining dough.

8

Place on a tray and leave to rest for 30 minutes.

9

Heat the oil to 170°C in a pan.

10

For the topping: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

11

Gently put the doughnut in the oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, turning from time to time, until golden all over. Then drain on kitchen paper.

12

Roll the doughnuts in a sugar and cinnamon mixture.