Honey-Dipped Sufganiyot (Jelly-Filled Hanukkah Doughnuts)

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Light and airy deep-fried doughnuts filled with sweet raspberry jam and dipped in golden honey, a traditional Hanukkah treat. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, and warm milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warm milk (110°F) with 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 2 large eggs with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Step 5: Punch down dough and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut 3-inch circles using a biscuit cutter.
  6. Step 6: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry doughnuts in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden and puffed. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Step 7: Using a piping bag fitted with a small nozzle, fill each doughnut with raspberry jam (about 1 tbsp per doughnut).
  8. Step 8: Warm 1 cup honey slightly and dip each jelly-filled doughnut halfway into the honey for a glossy coating. Place on wire rack to set.
  9. Step 9: Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.

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