Description
Enjoy warm, pillowy homemade jelly donuts filled with your favorite jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Jam or jelly of your choice (strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the warmed milk, eggs, and melted butter until well blended in another bowl.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
- Punch down the dough to release air and roll it out to 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
- Allow the circles to rise again for approximately 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry each donut until golden brown on both sides—about 2-3 minutes each.
- Drain the donuts on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Fill each donut with your chosen jam or jelly using a piping bag.
- Roll the filled donuts in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk and coconut oil. Make sure to test oil temperature before frying.