Woman's Day
Ingredients
Syrup
Method
1.Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together into a bowl.
2.In a medium bowl, beat sugar and eggs together until pale and creamy. Beat in oil and vanilla. Fold in flour and buttermilk alternately, until combined.
3.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll to 1cm thickness. Cut 16 rounds with a floured 8cm doughnut cutter.
4.Heat oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan on high, until a cube of bread sizzles as soon as it is added.
5.Deep-fry doughnuts, in batches, 3-4 minutes each batch, turning, until golden and cooked. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.
6.To make syrup, combine honey and lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir on low heat 1-2 minutes, until sugar dissolves.
7.Drizzle syrup over doughnuts; sprinkle with nuts to serve.
