Honey and Orange Sufganiyot Doughnuts

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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-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, warm milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Step 4: Punch down dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut out 2 1/2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter.
  5. 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.
  6. Step 6: While still warm, drizzle doughnuts with 1/4 cup honey and dust with 1/2 cup powdered sugar before serving.

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