Step 2

On a clean, lightly floured surface, roll the dough out thinly into a large rectangle. Starting from a long edge, fold the dough over itself in 3 cm-wide folds — like folding a letter, over and over — until you have one long, flat, layered strip. Cut the strip crossways into 3 cm pieces.

Step 3

Make the sugar syrup: bring 1 litre of water to the boil in a deep saucepan, add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened and syrupy.

Step 4

Heat a deep pan with enough vegetable oil for deep frying to about 175°C (350°F).

Step 5

Carefully lower the dough pieces into the hot oil in batches — don't crowd the pan. Fry, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per batch.

Step 6

Remove the fried pieces from the oil and immediately place them into the warm sugar syrup to coat.

Step 7

Remove from the syrup and, while still warm, sprinkle generously with ground walnuts so they adhere to the surface.

Step 8

Leave to cool completely before serving.