Honey-Dusted Sufganiyot with Cinnamon Sugar

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

Light and fluffy Israeli-style doughnuts deep-fried and coated with a warm honey-cinnamon sugar blend, perfect for Hanukkah celebrations. 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 that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar from the 1/4 cup in 1 cup warm milk (110°F). Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3. Step 3: Add the yeast mixture, 2 large eggs, and 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Step 4: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Step 5: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out circles.
7. Step 7: Heat about 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
8. Step 8: Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Step 9: In a small saucepan, warm 1/3 cup honey gently until runny.
10. Step 10: Toss the warm doughnuts in a mixture of 2 tsp ground cinnamon and powdered sugar to coat, then drizzle with warm honey before serving.