Yeast Rings

Warm the milk to lukewarm, stir in the yeast and 1 tbsp sugar, and leave the mixture in a warm place.

Let the yeast-milk rest for about 15 minutes until it becomes slightly frothy.

Sift the flour into a bowl and add the yeast-milk, remaining sugar, egg yolks, melted butter and lemon zest. Knead everything into a smooth, elastic dough.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes, until its volume has noticeably increased.

Punch the dough down lightly, divide into even pieces and shape into rings.

Cover the shaped rings and let them rise for another 20 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pan and fry the rings in batches until golden brown. Drain on kitchen paper and toss in sugar while still hot.