Raspberry Jam-Filled Sufganiyot

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Light, airy doughnuts filled with tart raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, honoring Hanukkah's tradition of fried foods. This Middle Eastern-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, 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: 45 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Beat 1 large egg, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil in another bowl until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Step 4: Cover dough and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C) over medium-high heat.
  6. Step 6: Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness, cut into 3-inch rounds, then place 1 tablespoon raspberry jam on each round.
  7. Step 7: Fold dough edges over jam, pinching seams tightly to enclose filling.
  8. Step 8: Fry 2-3 doughnuts at a time for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Step 9: Transfer to a wire rack; cool for 5 minutes before dusting with 1/2 cup powdered sugar.

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