A little warm water/ liquid of your choice. PS IT SHOULD BE WARM put the vanilla essence and yeast. Stir and place it aside for it to react for 10 mins

In a bowl put the flour, sugar, salt and mix the dry ingredients well

If you are using buttermilk / milk reduce the amount of margarine or salad oil you are to use. If using water 2 tablespoons of either margarine/ oil can be used

In the bowl with the flour add the margarine/oil and thoroughly mix until the mixture forms crumbs

Add the liquid mixture that has yeast into the flour mixture and knead it thoroughly for it to combine well.

Once dough is formed, smear a little oil on the dough and cover the bowl and place it in a warm place for it to rise

After 45 to 60 mins uncover the dough, it should have risen to double it size.

Re knead the dough and if using dessicated coconut add it at this stage

One can use a glass, cup or even doughnut cutter for the shape but the rolled out dough should be thick to the touch

Place the cut outs and place them aside so as to rise a bit more

In a shallow pan heat the oil in medium heat

Start frying the cut outs until golden brown. Once done cooking place them in a draining rack after which place them on an absorbent paper.

Serve when they cool. For breakfast serve with your beverage of choice or munch them on their own. Shelf life 3days

Enjoy