These deep fried Hanukkah Jelly Donuts (Sufganiyot) are an Israeli Jewish specialty served traditionally on the special holiday of Hanukkah.
Plumped up with a juicy filling of jelly or jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar makes every bite oh so heavenly! No more store bought donuts, you can now make your own fresh and fluffy jelly donuts with this simple recipe.
To make Hanukkah Jelly Donuts (Sufganiyot), you will need the following ingredients:
In a small mixing bowl, stir yeast, 1 tablespoon flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and water to combine. Mix well, cover, and set aside until mixture begins to foam.
In a separate large bowl, mix remaining 3 cups of flour, melted margarine, salt, remaining sugar, and egg yolks until well combined.
Add prepared yeast mix and slowly pour in the remaining water. Mix well to combine until a smooth batter forms.
Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for about 1½-2 hours to rise until batter has doubled in volume. Once risen, punch down to release any excess air.
Roll out dough onto a floured surface, about ¾-inch thickness and use a round cookie cutter with a 2½ - to 3-inch diameter to cut circles out of the dough.
Place a dollop of jelly or jam in the center of each circle.
Cover with another circle of dough, making sure that 2 circles attach well to form a closed ball with jelly or jam in the center - the sufganiyot.
Cover the doughnuts with a clean, slightly damp kitchen tea towel and set aside for 45 minutes to 1 hour to rise and puff up.
Line a large serving plate or platter with a few layers of paper towels and set aside.
Pour 2-inches of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or saucepan and bring to a medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 350°F/180°C.
Working in batches, carefully drop a few doughnuts into the hot oil, not too many at a time. Fry the doughnuts on both sides for about 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer donuts to paper towels to drain excess oil.
Cool slightly before sprinkling with powdered sugar for serving.
Try our easy to follow Hanukkah Jelly Donuts (Sufganiyot) recipe for yourself and serve your family a new and fresh treat. Cut out all the unnecessary ingredients and keep your treats simple and delicious. Let us know what you think and tag #cookmerecipes online to share your donut creations with us!
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