Sufganiot (Jewish Jelly Doughnuts) Recipe

Name: Sufganiot (Jewish Jelly Doughnuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast; 4 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup lukewarm milk; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 eggs, separated; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; apricot preserves or strawberry preserves; vegetable oil; sugar

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter, softened
apricot preserves or strawberry preserves
vegetable oil
sugar

1
Mix together the yeast, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and the milk.
2
Let sit to make sure it bubbles. Sift the flour and mix it with the remaining sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg yolks, and the yeast mixture.
3
Knead the dough until it forms a ball.
4
Add the butter or margarine.
5
Knead some more, until the butter is well absorbed.
6
Cover with a towel and let rise overnight in the refrigerator.
7
The next day, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch.
8
Cut the dough into 24 rounds with a juice glass, or any object about 2 inches in diameter.
9
Take 1/2 teaspoon of preserves and place in center of 12 rounds.
10
Top with the other 12. Press down at edges, sealing with egg whites. Crimping with the thumb and second finger is best.
11
Let rise for about 30 minutes.
12
Heat 2 inches of oil to about 375 degrees. Drop the doughnuts into the hot oil, about 5 at a time. Turn to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
13
Roll the doughnuts in sugar.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast, 4 tablespoons sugar, 3/4 cup lukewarm milk, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Sufganiot (Jewish Jelly Doughnuts) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sufganiot (Jewish Jelly Doughnuts)

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