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 Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.