Description
A classic recipe for delicious jelly donuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup fruit jelly or jam (your choice)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out circles using a biscuit cutter or a glass.
- Place the cut-out dough on a floured baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Carefully fry the donuts in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Once slightly cooled, fill a piping bag with your choice of jelly. Poke a hole in the side of each donut and fill with jelly.
- Dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, try baking the donuts instead of frying them. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- You can also experiment with different fillings such as custard, chocolate, or cream cheese for a unique twist on the classic jelly donut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg