Honey and Orange Sufganiyot Doughnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Soft, fluffy doughnuts filled with sweet honey and fresh orange zest, fried to golden perfection—a delightful Hanukkah treat. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and warm milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, 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.

Prep: 90 min Cook: 15 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 cup (110°F) warm milk
1/3 cup sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp orange zest
1/4 cup honey
for frying (about 4 cups) vegetable oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, sprinkle 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast over 1 cup warm milk (110°F) with 1 tbsp sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Whisk in 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp fresh orange zest; knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 3: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Step 4: Punch down dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut out 2 1/2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter.
Step 5: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat to 350°F. Fry doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown, turning carefully; drain on paper towels.
Step 6: While still warm, drizzle doughnuts with 1/4 cup honey and dust with 1/2 cup powdered sugar before serving.