Print

Ultimate Sufganiyot

Print Recipe

Delightful jelly-filled donuts perfect for Hanukkah and any special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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 finishing)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: Pour warm water into a bowl and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, nutmeg, and granulated sugar in a bowl, whisking until well mixed.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the dry mixture and add egg yolks, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and foamy yeast. Mix until rough dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the Donuts: Punch down the dough, roll to 1/2 inch thick, and cut out circles.
  7. Second Rise: Place cut donuts on parchment, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep pot.
  9. Fry the Donuts: Fry donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Fill the Donuts: Fill each donut with jam using a pastry bag or funnel.
  11. Finish with Sugar: Roll filled donuts in a sugar mixture.

Notes

Best served warm. Store in an airtight container. Can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://maymentora.com/ultimate-sufganiyot-recipe-jelly-donuts-delight/