Sufganiot

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Sugar, for coating

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, yeast and warm water. Stir to combine and set aside for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, flour and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the dough and mix until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and set aside for 1 hour.
4. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it out to 1/2-inch thick. Cut out circles with a biscuit cutter or glass.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350 degrees F. Carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove the donuts from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Roll the donuts in sugar while still warm.
7. Serve the sufganiot warm.

Interesting Facts

• Sufganiot are traditional Israeli donuts that are typically eaten during the Hanukkah holiday.
• The name sufganiot is derived from the Hebrew word for spongy.
• These donuts are usually filled with jam or custard and topped with powdered sugar.