Baked Sufganiyot with Honey and Orange Zest

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Light, fluffy baked donuts filled with sweet apricot jelly and infused with honey and orange, a healthier twist on the classic Hanukkah treat. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup apricot jelly
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Step 3: Beat milk, egg, honey, orange zest, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Step 5: Pipe or spoon batter into 6-8 circles (3 inches) on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and springy to the touch.
7. Step 7: Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
8. Step 8: Cut a small slit in each sufganiyot and fill with 1/2 tsp apricot jelly.
9. Step 9: Dust with powdered sugar and serve.