Super Easy Jelly Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade jelly, any flavor

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix until combined.
2. In another bowl, combine the melted butter and milk. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until it is 1/2-inch thick. Using a doughnut cutter, cut out the doughnuts. Place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
5. Once cooled, fill a pastry bag with the jelly of your choice and pipe the jelly into the doughnuts. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Jelly doughnuts have been around since at least the 18th century. The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is traditionally celebrated with jelly donuts.
• The classic German jelly donut is called “Berliner Pfannkuchen”. It has a marmalade filling and is served with powdered sugar.
• In the United States, jelly donuts are often known as “jelly-filled donuts” or “jelly donut holes”.