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Ultimate Sufganiyot

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Delicious homemade sufganiyot, or jelly-filled doughnuts, perfect for Hanukkah or festive gatherings.

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: Pour warm water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, nutmeg, and granulated sugar. Whisk together.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the dry mix and add egg yolks, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and foamy yeast mix. Gently mix to form a rough dough.
  4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the rough dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in an oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the Donuts: Punch down the risen dough, roll it out to 1/2 inch thickness, and cut into circles using a doughnut cutter.
  7. Second Rise: Place the cut-out doughnuts on parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for 30-45 minutes.
  8. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Fry the Donuts: Carefully place doughnuts in the oil, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  10. Fill the Donuts: Allow fried doughnuts to cool slightly, then fill with your choice of jam using a pastry bag.
  11. Finish with Sugar: Roll each filled doughnut in a mixture of granulated and powdered sugar.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, and consider experimenting with different jam flavors for filling.

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