Honey-Dusted Sufganiyot with Cinnamon Sugar

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Light and fluffy Israeli-style doughnuts deep-fried and coated with a warm honey-cinnamon sugar blend, perfect for Hanukkah celebrations. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 50 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 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 "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: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 250 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 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.

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