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Ultimate Sufganiyot

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Delicious homemade jelly-filled donuts, perfect for celebrating Hanukkah or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 2 teaspoons Instant or Rapid-Rise Yeast
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 Large Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup Jam (of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast by pouring warm water into a bowl, sprinkling yeast over it, and letting sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, nutmeg, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Make a well in the dry mixture and add egg yolks, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the foamy yeast mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl, covered, in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough, roll out to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut out circles.
  7. Let the cut donuts rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F for frying.
  9. Fry donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  10. Fill each donut with jam using a pastry bag or funnel.
  11. Roll filled donuts in a sugar mixture and serve warm.

Notes

For an extra touch, serve with melted chocolate or fresh fruit.

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