Misconceptions, Elephant Day,

Funny how one has misconceptions about things. I have never used any form of cannabis before and from what I read (one hour to take effect and then lasting 5 or 6 hours) I assumed that an hour after taking my cannabis I would start feeling my pain less. That isn't how it goes. Apparently it has to build up in the system and could take a week or so to do. Oh dear. They supplied me with a small bottle of oil and I am supposed to measure out .25 ml morning and evening. Syringe supplied. But, to me, the syringe is difficult to manage despite instructions. On Saturday, much to my annoyance, I spilt some. Bearing in mind how expensive it is I was very annoyed. However, Sunday morning it all worked perfectly, so lets hope that will continue.

Did you know that today, Sunday August 12, is World Elephant Day. Like most wild animals these days, they need all the help they can get. It is a disgrace to the human race that so many animals are facing extinction because of our actions. I mentioned that a number of iconic Australian animals are facing extinction, but many animals closer to home the same thing is happening. Elephants and rhinos are being killed in large numbers simply for their tusks or horns, tigers are being shot for their skins and other parts are used by ignorant people for medical purposes. Of  course many English people will recognise the date as being "The Glorious Twelfth" or the first day of the grouse shooting season. Never eaten grouse, I guess now I never will.

I enjoy donuts but am very careful to only eat one on the very few occasions I get near them. Often people in the bowling league bring a pile of them on their birthdays for everyone to guzzle. However, these, because they are not fried in deep fat, are not nearly as unhealthy. Only one problem, yeast comes in packets of two or three and I always end up wasting some.

Air Fryer Donuts

If you’re craving doughnuts without the guilt, these yeast-risen rings deliver the same sweet, tender, and crackly sugar glazed goodness thanks to your air fryer.

1/4 cup warm water, warmed (100F to 110F)
1 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 cup plus 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
2 cups (about 8 1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
2 Tbs unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (about 4 oz.) powdered sugar
4 tsp tap water

1. Stir together water, yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon of the granulated sugar in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Combine flour, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Add yeast mixture, milk, butter, and egg; stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough comes together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out 8 doughnuts using a 3-inch round cutter and a 1-inch round cutter to remove center. Place doughnuts and doughnuts holes on a lightly floured surface. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.

3. Place 2 doughnuts and 2 doughnuts holes in single layer in air fryer basket, and cook at 350°F until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining doughnuts and holes.

4. Whisk together powdered sugar and tap water in a medium bowl until smooth. Dip doughnuts and doughnut holes in glaze; place on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to allow excess glaze to drip off. Let stand until glaze hardens, about 10 minutes.

Servings: 8

Tips
After the doughnuts have risen, use the parchment paper to help gently transfer them into the air fryer. Use two forks to lower them into the glaze for maximum coverage.

Source: Cooking Light

Have a great day