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Jelly Donuts Recipe

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These classic jelly donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden fried, filled with your favorite jelly and dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

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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)
  • 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

    Keywords: jelly donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts, dessert recipe, classic donuts

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