Description
Hanukkah celebrations sparkle with homemade Sufganiyot, traditional jelly donuts that bring festive sweetness to Jewish kitchens. Pillowy dough filled with fruity jam and dusted with powdered sugar will delight you with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
Filling and Coating:
- 1 cup strawberry or raspberry jelly
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Frying and Preparation:
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm water and a pinch of sugar, allowing it to foam and become bubbly for about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt to create a uniform dry mixture.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add eggs, softened butter, milk, vanilla extract, and activated yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough thoroughly for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, ensuring all ingredients are completely incorporated.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for approximately 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use a round cookie cutter to cut uniform circles, placing them on a lightly floured baking sheet.
- Allow the cut dough to rest and rise again for 30 minutes, creating a light, airy texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for even frying.
- Carefully lower the dough circles into hot oil, frying each side until golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Once cooled slightly, fill a piping bag with jelly and inject each donut from the side.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet coating.
- Serve warm and enjoy these traditional Jewish treats.
Notes
- Check yeast freshness by ensuring it foams vibrantly, which guarantees soft, fluffy donuts with perfect rise.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy or undercooked donuts, using a digital thermometer for precision.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like chocolate cream, custard, or fruit preserves to create unique flavor variations while respecting traditional preparation.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend, ensuring the dough remains tender and elastic.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg