Berlin Buns

DIRECTIONS

• Cream half the sugar and yeast in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes in a warm place.
• Sift flour and salt into a bowl with remaining sugar.
• Melt butter, warm the milk and egg.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and add the yeast, eggs, milk and butter.
• Work the mix until all are combined evenly.
• Pat into a round. Cover with damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place.
• Turn onto a floured board and pull off 1.75 oz pieces and roll into balls.
• Leave balls for 10-15 minutes.
• Flatten balls with your hand.
• Brush rounds with lightly beaten egg whites and place a spoonful of jam in the middle and seal.
• Place on a tray and cover with tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise again.
• Deep fry a few at a time in hot oil until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper and dust with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.