"These melt-in-the-mouth, glazed goodies were adapted from a South African recipe. I make them at Christmastime, and they never last long...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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2 teaspoons grated orange peel
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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GLAZE:
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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1 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon