Apple Doughnut

1. Slice the apples and brown them in a pan with sugar and 40g butter.

1. Place the flour, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix.
2. Add in the eggs, softened butter, warm milk and yeast.
3. Knead till the dough is smooth and slightly elastic.
4. Shape the dough into a ball and placed it in a bowl.
5. Cover with a cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 60 minutes until the dough has doubled in volume.

1. Roll the dough out with a rolling pin to around 4mm thick and cut out discs with a diameter of 7 to 8 cm. Please note that you will need an even number of discs.
2. Put a slice of apple in the centre of one disc and cover the apple with another disc.
3. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest at room temperature for 40 minutes.

1. Preheat the oil to 180˚C – 190˚C and fry each side of the donuts till golden brown.
2. Place the fried doughnuts on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet.
3. Let the donuts cool and roll them in sugar to coat evenly if desired.

*If you’re filling the doughnuts with chocolate or fruit jam, shape the dough into little balls instead, leave to rest and pipe in the fillings once cooked.