Donut balls

Donut balls

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp instant yeast
½ tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk
1 tbsp oil
1 egg
Oil (for deep frying)

Steps:
Make the dough:

• In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
• Add warm milk, egg and oil.
• Mix to form a soft dough.
  Knead:
• Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.(If sticky, add a little flour—but don’t overdo it).
  Let it rise:
• Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  Shape:
• Punch down the dough and roll small balls (bite-sized).
  Second rise:
• Place on a floured surface, cover and let them rest for 15–20 minutes.
  Fry:
• Heat oil on medium heat.
• Fry the balls until golden brown, turning occasionally.
  Drain:
• Remove and place on paper towels.
  Coating:
• Dust the donuts with icing sugar to coat.
• Enjoy warm with tea or coffee.