Jam Busters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110F)
1/2 cup warm milk
1/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons jam
1 egg white, beaten
oil (for deep frying)

Preparation

In a bowl disolve yeast in warm water.
Add milk ,soft butter,1/3 cup sugar,egg yolks and salt.
Mix well.
Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
DO NOT KNEAD.
Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top.
Place in a warm draft free place til double,about 90 minutes.
Punch dough down
Knead about 10 times.
Divide in half.
Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with floured 2 1/2 inch round cutter.
Place 1/2 tsp jam in center
Brush edges with egg whites.
Cover and seal tightly.
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
Fry at 375F for 1-2 minutes per side.
Drain on paper towels
Roll in remaining sugar while still warm.