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Make the Sugar Syrup In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer until the syrup is the consistency of honey.
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(To test, place a few small plates in the freezer and drizzle a bit of the syrup on them throughout the cooking process.)
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Remove from the heat and let cool.
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Make the Doughnuts In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.
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Add 3 1/2 cups of water and mix thoroughly; the dough should be loose and sticky and doesnt need to hold its shape.
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Adjust the consistency if needed with the rest of the water.
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Cover the dough with cling plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Make the Doughnuts In the bowl, using your hands, fold the dough over onto itself few times.
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Cover and let rise for 30 minutes, or until it doubles in volume.
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In a deep pan, heat 3 inches high of canola oil.
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Make the Doughnuts Wet your hands and cut a piece of dough the size of 2 golf balls.
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With 2 fingers quickly make a hole in the center and stretch it a little to form a ring shape.
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Repeat to form the remaining doughnuts.
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Make the Doughnuts Immediately and gently put the doughnuts in the oil and fry over moderate heat until golden on both sides.
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Drain the doughnuts on paper towels.
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Make the Doughnuts Serve the sfinj immediately and let your guests drizzle them with the sugar syrup.
