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. —Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa,
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons jelly or jam
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- Oil for deep-fat frying
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Directions
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 down dough. 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 the circles; brush edges with egg white. Top with remaining circles; press edges to seal tightly.
Place on 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.
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Nutrition Facts
1 doughnut: 270 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
