Smultring

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm milk with a spoonful of sugar and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Mix the flour, remaining sugar, cardamom and salt in a bowl.
3. Add the egg, the yeasted milk and the soft butter, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until doubled in volume.
5. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, roll each into a sausage, then join the ends to form a ring.
6. Let rise again for 20 minutes on a floured cloth.
7. Heat the oil to 170 °C and fry the rings for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
8. Drain on kitchen paper and dust with icing sugar if you like.