Sugared Doughnuts

You’ll Need:

# 1 lb. (450g ) self-raising flour
# pinch of salt
# 8 oz. ( 225g ) caster sugar
# 6 oz. ( 175g ) margarine
# 2 large eggs, beaten
# 8 tablespoons of milk
# 2 level teaspoons ground cinnamon
# oil or lard for deep frying

Procedures : # Put flour, salt and 2 oz. ( 50g ) caster sugar in a mixing bowl
# Rub in margarine then mix with egg and milk
# Roll out dough on a floured surface to a quarter inch thickness
# Cut out rounds using a three and a half inch plain round cutter
# Cut holes in center using a one and a half inch plain round cutter
# Re-roll trimmings and cut out more
# Fry doughnuts in hot oil or lard for 5 minutes, until well risen and golden brown
# Drain on kitchen paper
# Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar together then toss doughnuts in sugar
# Pile doughnuts up neatly on a plate or arrange on a stick of roc