African Donuts Recipe

Ingredients for African Donuts

• Self Rising Flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Active Dry Yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Water
• Vegetable Oil

How to Make African Donuts

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
3. Add the yeast mixture, milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut out donut shapes. You can also shape them by hand into small balls.
8. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
9. Carefully fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
10. Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
11. Serve warm with honey, fruit preserves, red beans, or diced beef, according to your preference.