Cute Little Doughnut Bites

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the butter (or margarine) and sugar and mix well with a whisk.

2. 2

   Next add the egg and the vanilla essence and mix well.

3. 3

   Combine the flour and the baking powder together and then sift it into what you just made in Step 1.

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   Then with a rubber spatula, mix well in a cutting motion until the dough comes together.

5. 5

   If because of the dry ingredients, the dough isn't coming together well, add another teaspoon of milk.

6. 6

   Once it has come together, put the dough in a plastic bag and roll it out till it's about 7-8cm thick.

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   Then put it in the fridge to rest for about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Using scissors to trim the plastic bag.

9. 9

   Then with a kitchen knife, cut the dough into 2cm square pieces.

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    When you are cutting the dough, it's easier to cut if you coat the knife in cake flour.

11. 11

    The photo for Step 5 shows a double batch, which is quite a lot...

12. 12

    Deep fry them in oil at 335F (170C).

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    Fry them till they are golden brown and they are done.

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    They delicious plain, but are even better if you sift some cinnamon and coconut powder over them while they are still hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.