Sufganiyot
Traditional Israeli fried jelly doughnuts with a fluffy yeasted dough and sweet jam filling. Dusted with cinnamon sugar, these are a beloved Hanukkah treat.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large whole eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup warm milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
- ¾ cup jam or jelly filling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Whisk together.
- 2
In another bowl, beat eggs and egg yolk together, then mix in warm milk and vanilla extract.
- 3
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Knead dough for 5 minutes, then add softened butter in small pieces while kneading. Continue kneading for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise at room temperature for 90 minutes until doubled.
- 6
Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll to 0.5-inch thickness.
- 7
Cut circles using a 2.5-inch cookie cutter. Place a small spoonful of jam (about 0.5 teaspoon) on each circle.
- 8
Fold circles in half, seal edges firmly by pressing with fork, then reshape into small balls.
- 9
Place sufganiyot on parchment paper squares, cover loosely, and let rise for 45 minutes until puffy.
- 10
Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pot using a thermometer. Oil should be 3 inches deep.
- 11
Carefully lower sufganiyot into hot oil, 2-3 at a time. Fry for 1.5-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 12
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for 1 minute.
- 13
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While still warm, roll each sufganiyah in cinnamon sugar until coated.
- 14
Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- medium mixing bowl
- oiled bowl
- plastic wrap
- rolling pin
- 2.5-inch round cookie cutter
- fork
- parchment paper
- heavy-bottomed pot
- deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
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