Jersey Wonders (Des Mervelles), Aka Doughnuts / Donuts

1. 1

   Sieve flour and sugar and rub in butter, chopped into small pieces.

2. 2

   Add whisked eggs to make a light dough.

3. 3

   With floured hands make the dough into golf ball sized shapes.

4. 4

   Place these on a lightly floured tray and cover with a damp cloth for two hours.

5. 5

   Then roll out each of the balls into oblongs two inches x four inches.

6. 6

   With a sharp knife slit the centre of each oblong and twist the top end (of the oblong) through the slit.

7. 7

   Drop four to six Wonders at a time into a large pan of hot oil, cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain on kitchen paper.

9. 9

   Preparation time includes 2 hours resting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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