Homemade Krispy Kremes

- one cup plain flour
- three TB sugar
- two tsp dried yeast (I used the same amount of instant yeast)
- one egg, beaten
- two TB butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- three TB milk
- three TB boiling water
- Oil for frying

one. Measure the milk in to a measuring jug and then add the boiling water, a teaspoon of the sugar and the yeast. Stir it and leave the jug in a warm place for about ten minutes till the yeast mixture froths. Put the remainder of the sugar, the salt and the flour in to a bowl and rub in the butter.

Then pour in the beaten egg and frothy yeast mixture and stir and mix to a smooth dough. If it seems a small dry add a teaspoon or so of warm water.

three. When it's risen, tip it out onto a board and punch it down to disperse giant air bubbles. Divide the dough in to 24 equal parts and shape in to balls.

two. Turn the dough out onto a board and knead for about ten minutes by which time it ought to feel springy and show slight blisters under the surface. Return it to the bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place to rise until double in size, about 45 minutes to an hour.

five. Drain on paper towels

four. One time formed, deep fry in about 1/2 of oil until they turn golden brown, turning over one time. Do no overcrowd the wok or giant skillet.

Glaze

1/3 cup butter
two cups confectioners' sugar
one 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup hot water or as needed