In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Keep the syrup warm (not boiling) while frying the dough.

Stir together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Slowly add water; using a chopstick, stir water into flour mixture until dough is flaky, about 2 minutes.

This traditional South African fried dough bun is given a breakfast twist, filled with layers of eggs, mince, and avo. Publications ... Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with a clean cloth and ...