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Jelly Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 donuts 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This classic Jelly Donuts recipe features soft, fluffy fried dough filled with your favorite jelly and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these homemade donuts boast a tender crumb thanks to sour cream in the dough and are fried to golden perfection for a crispy exterior. Filled with luscious jelly and lightly dusted, they’re delightful and fun to make at home.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ⅔ cup lukewarm milk
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour (up to 4 cups)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

For Frying and Filling

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Jelly (use your favorite, for filling the donuts)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and lukewarm milk. Let it sit for about 15 minutes until the yeast dissolves and froths, indicating the yeast is active and ready to use.
  2. Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, egg, sour cream, and melted butter. Using a paddle attachment, mix for several minutes until the dough is fully incorporated and cleans the sides of the bowl.
  3. Let the Dough Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
  4. Shape the Donuts: Lightly flour a surface and gently punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Roll it out to about ½ inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cutter or glass, cut out donut shapes.
  5. Heat and Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the donuts in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
  6. Fill the Donuts: Using a sharp knife, make a small incision on the side of each donut. Fit a piping bag with a ¼ inch round tip and fill it with your preferred jelly. Insert the tip into the cut and pipe the jelly inside each donut until filled.
  7. Finish and Serve: Generously dust the filled donuts with powdered sugar. Serve fresh and enjoy.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is lukewarm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • If dough is sticky, add flour gradually but avoid adding too much to keep donuts tender.
  • Use a candy thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for even frying.
  • Cool donuts slightly before filling to prevent jelly from melting and leaking.
  • Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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