Chocolate Doughnuts

Blend yeast with a little of the warm milk, stir in remaining milk and 1 tablespoon of the sugar; stand in warm place for about 10 minutes or until foamy. Sift flour, cocoa, cinnamon, and remaining sugar into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, stir in butter, eggs, Choc Bits and yeast mixture; mix to a soft dough. Turn dough into clean, lightly oiled bowl; cover, stand in warm place for about 40 minutes or until the mixture has doubled in size.

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Roll dough on floured surface to about 1cm thickness. Cut out with 8cm cutter, cut out centre with 2.5cm cutter.

Place doughnuts and centres on lightly greased oven trays, cover, stand in warm place for about 20 minutes or until increased in size by half. Heat oil, deep-fry doughnuts a few at a time until golden brown and cooked through; turn frequently. Drain doughnuts on absorbent paper; toss in extra castor sugar.

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