Jelly Doughnuts
Servings 16 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 2 pgs 1/4 oz each active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup warm milk 2% (110° to 115°)
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 1 1/3 cups sugar divided
- 3 large egg yolks room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 to 3 31/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbs jelly or jam
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- oil for deep-fat frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, butter, 1/3 cup sugar, egg yolks, salt, yeast mixture, and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead).
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 10 times. Divide dough in half.
- Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cutter. Place about 1/2 teaspoon jelly in the center of half of the circles; brush edges with egg white. Top with remaining circles; press edges to seal tightly.
- Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm doughnuts in remaining sugar.
Notes
Jelly Doughnuts
There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast as I make them.