Step 1

Take the bread roll and using a small sharp knife cut out a small piece about 1 inch to 1½ inch in diameter (depending on the size of the roll) from the top middle area of the bread roll. Cut just a little over half way in depth. Not too far or you'll cut through the bottom of the roll. Cut downwards in a square or a circle shape first, then get the knife sideways underneath to cut the piece off and lift it out. Make sure you keep the bottom of the roll intact and try to keep the little piece as neat as you can as you will need it to plug the hole up.

Step 2

Fill the hole about ¾ full with jam and then plug up the hole with the piece of bread you cut out. Put it in the hole like doing a jigsaw puzzle so it's in exactly the same position as it was when it came out.

Step 3

In a small bowl that the bread roll will easily fit in, add the cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add the milk and mix well, working out any lumps as you go.

Step 4

Place a small non stick pan over a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of dairy-free butter and let it preheat.

Step 5

Dip the bread roll in the milky mixture. Top, bottom and sides. When you turn it upside down don't let the plug fall out. Keep a finger over it. Give the roll a little shake to remove any excess then place in the hot pan. Don't move it until a nice golden crust has formed, then flip carefully and allow it to get nicely golden on the other side. It will take about 2 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Once the top and bottom are nicely golden use some tongs to hold it up and move it all around to brown the sides.

Step 7

While the fronut is frying, spoon the sugar onto a small plate.

Step 8

Remove the fronut from the pan and immediately coat in the sugar REALLY generously on all sides.

Step 9

Eat immediately. Be careful of the jam as it will be hot.