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Amazing Sufganiyot: Perfect Hanukkah Jelly Donuts

A close-up of a Sufganiyot jelly donut, dusted with powdered sugar and filled with bright red jam.
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Make traditional, fluffy, jelly-filled sufganiyot from scratch for a festive Hanukkah treat. This recipe guides you through creating a light yeast dough, frying it to golden perfection, and filling it with jam.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup strawberry or raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Add the softened butter and knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
  7. Cut out circles using a 3-inch round cutter. Place the dough circles on parchment paper, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F.
  9. Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  10. Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  11. Once cooled slightly, use a piping bag with a small tip to inject jam into each doughnut.
  12. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature for even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot when frying.
  • For best results, use room temperature eggs.

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