Canadian Doughnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

• dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. set aside until creamy.
• in a large bowl, mix together oil, 2-1/3 cups water, salt, and 4 tablespoons sugar. add yeast, and gradually mix in flour. place dough in a buttered bowl, and turn to coat. cover with a damp tea towel, and place in a warm place to rise for 1-1/2 hours.
• form dough into balls about the size of eggs, then roll flat to make ovals about 1/4 inch thick.
• heat oil to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) in a deep fryer, pot, or electric frying pan. fry doughnuts one at a time, until light brown on both sides. place on paper towels to drain. sprinkle with white sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice while still hot.