INGREDIENTS:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warm
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- Canola oil, for frying
- Sugar, for coating the donuts
- 1 (18-ounce) jar raspberry preserves or jelly (seedless jam or preserves)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast and warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
- Add the milk, sugar, honey, eggs, flour, salt, and butter to the yeast mixture. Beat with a mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut out 2-inch circles with a donut cutter. Place the donuts on a lightly greased baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat to 350°F. Fry the donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the donuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While the donuts are still warm, roll them in the sugar to coat.
- To fill the donuts, use a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip to insert a dollop of jelly into the center of each donut. You can also use a teaspoon to fill the donuts, but be careful not to overfill them.
- Serve the donuts immediately and enjoy!
TIPS:
- For a more flavorful jelly, make your own using fresh fruit.
- If you don't have a donut cutter, you can use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out the circles.
- To make sure the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of dough into the oil. If it sizzles and immediately rises to the top, the oil is ready.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pot when frying the donuts. Leave enough space between the donuts so that they can cook evenly.
- If the donuts are too hot to handle when you first take them out of the oil, let them cool for a few minutes before rolling them in the sugar.
Enjoy! 😋😋
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