Jelly Donuts Recipe
These delightful Jelly Donuts are soft, fluffy pastries filled with your favorite fruit jam, coated in granulated sugar for a sweet, crispy finish. Perfect for a cozy dessert, this recipe provides a detailed, easy-to-follow method to create light and airy donuts that are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
- 3 ¼ to 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour divided, plus extra for rolling
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 packets (4 ½ teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
- 3 large egg yolks at room temperature
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep-frying
For the Filling and Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fruit jam of your choice strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry recommended
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt on low speed until combined.
- Warm Milk and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk and butter. Heat for about 45 seconds until the butter melts and the milk is warm but not hot.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the warm milk mixture into the dry ingredients. Add egg yolks and mix on low speed. Gradually increase the speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Form the Dough: Switch to the dough hook attachment. Gradually add 1 ¼ cups of remaining flour, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Rest the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Shape the Donuts: Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cutter to shape donuts. Arrange them on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Cover lightly and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-low to 325°F. Prepare a cooling rack over a baking sheet for draining fried donuts.
- Fry the Donuts: Fry 2-3 donuts at a time, cooking for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the cooling rack.
- Coat in Sugar: While still warm, toss each donut in granulated sugar, ensuring an even coating.
- Fill with Jam: Using a piping bag fitted with a ½-inch metal tip, fill each donut with your chosen jam. Insert the tip into the side of each donut and squeeze a few tablespoons of jam into the center.
Notes
- Use any fruit jam you prefer for the filling, such as strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry.
- For best results, serve the donuts fresh and slightly warm.
- These donuts are best consumed within 4 hours of frying for optimal texture.
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