Festival Bread

Step 1: Sift plain flour into a bowl and add polenta, salt, baking powder and caster sugar. Stir to combine. Gradually add 180ml (¾ cup) water, while stirring, to form a sticky dough.

Step 2: Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 35 minutes.

Step 3: Fill a deep-fryer or large saucepan one-third full with vegetable oil and heat over medium heat to 180°C (or until a cube of bread turns golden in 10 seconds).

Step 4: Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface for 1 minute, then divide into 12 and shape into 8cm logs.

Step 5: Working in batches, gently drop logs into oil and fry, turning halfway, for 5 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.

Step 6: Serve bread warm.