Sugar and Spice Doughnuts

• 8 oz (225 g) strong plain flour
• pinch salt

Sieve the flour and salt into a warm mixing basin and rub in the butter or margarine. Blend the yeast with the warm milk. If using dried yeast, stir the sugar in the hand-hot milk and sprinkle in the yeast. Set aside in a warm place until frothy – takes 10 minutes. Add the egg to the yeast liquid and mix lightly. Pour the mixture into the centre of the dry ingredients and mix to a soft dough. B