This is a recipe for Chinese doughnuts which are also known as fried dough sticks. These doughnuts are made from a dough that is deep fried and then coated in a sugar and cinnamon mixture.
1.Take hot water and dissolve the sugar in it and then add the sherry.
2.Allow to cool.
3.Add baking powder to the flour and make a stiff dough of this(do not knead).
4.Roll the dough to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
5.Cut this roll into 1/2 " slices and then flatten to 2" in diameter.
6.Mix the coconut, peanuts and castor sugar together and place a tablespoon of this filling in the middle of each slice.
7.Now bring the edge of each slice together and then roll it to form a ball.
8.Put sesame seeds on a plate and roll each ball in it.
9.Deep fry in the oil till golden brown.
10.Serve at room temperature.