Indulge in the fluffy and sweet delight of homemade jelly doughnuts. This classic American dessert is a treat for all ages. These doughnuts are soft, golden, and filled with your favorite jelly. With a crispy exterior and a burst of fruity jelly in every bite, they are simply irresistible. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert, these homemade jelly doughnuts will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup jelly of your choice
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough.
- Place a teaspoon of jelly in the center of half of the dough circles.
- Cover each jelly-filled circle with another dough circle and pinch the edges to seal.
- Place the filled doughnuts on a baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the fried doughnuts from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel.
- Dust the cooled doughnuts with powdered sugar before serving.
