Cinnamon toffee doughnuts

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A childhood fave – cinnamon doughnuts – come of age in this glammed up version.

• INGREDIENTS
  1 1/2 teaspoons dried yeast
  30ml warm water
  40g butter, chopped
  1/2 cup milk
  1/4 teaspoon salt
  1 3/4 cups plain flour
  1/8 cup caster sugar
  1/2 cup pie apple, finely chopped
  Canola oil, for deep-frying
  1/2 cup caster sugar
  CINNAMON TOFFEE
  1 cup caster sugar
  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• METHOD

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• Step 1
  Whisk the yeast and water in a small bowl until the yeast dissolves. Put aside.

• 2nd step
  Put the butter and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until butter is melted. Remove from fire. Let stand for 10 minutes to cool slightly.

• Step 3
  Combine salt, flour and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well. Add yeast, apple pie and butter mixes. Stir until a soft, sticky paste forms. Knead for 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth.

• Step 4
  Place in a large greased bowl. Cover with a lightly greased plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

-Step 5
Pierce the dough. Turn on a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough gently for 30 seconds or until smooth. Using 1 level tablespoon at a time, roll the dough into 20 balls. Place on 2 trays lined with parchment paper. Stand for 15 minutes.

• Step 6
  Pour enough oil into a large saucepan to reach 5cm on the side of the pan. Heat over high heat until the oil is hot. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the meatballs, 4 times, 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Using a spoonful, transfer the donut balls to a tray with a paper towel to drain for 10 seconds.

• Step 7
  Place the sugar in a shallow bowl. Mix the hot donuts in sugar to coat them roughly (it is not necessary to coat them completely). Transfer to a service plate.

• Step 8
  Make cinnamon caramel: Place the sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Increase the fire to medium-high. Bring to a boil. Boil, stirring, for

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