In a bowl, place 1 cup of lukewarm water and brown sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Add in instant yeast and wait until the mixture creates bubbles.(This may take about 5 to 10 minutes.)

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix in flour and salt. When the liquid mixture is ready, add this to the dry ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon until you get most of the flours from the bowl.

On a floured surface, knead the dough using your clean hands (or using a stand mixer or handheld mixer) for 10-15 minutes or until dough is elastic and smooth (might come a little sticky). (If kneading using your hands, this may take longer, depending on how hard/strong you knead.

Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover using a cling wrap. Keep in a warm place to double in size.

When the dough has doubled in size, take it out to a lightly floured surface.

Divide the dough into 15 equal sizes.

Shape each into a log and twist from the top, sealing both ends. Transfer each dough to a clean plate/baking sheet.

You will notice that the first few doughs are getting bigger in size – they are ready to dive into the hot oil.

Prepare a plate with a stack of paper towels and a container/plate with white sugar and cinnamon powder.

Set aside until ready to use, but make sure it’s not too far from you.

Fry the donuts in a very hot oil.

Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.

When done, place the fried donuts over a stack of paper towels for few seconds.

Transfer to the prepared container with white sugar-cinnamon mixture and roll the donuts until well coated.

Serve immediately. Best eaten on the same day.

Enjoy your Cinnamon twisted donuts.