Raspberry Sufganiyot with Citrus Glaze

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Light, airy jelly doughnuts filled with tart raspberry jam and finished with a zesty lemon glaze, capturing Hanukkah's joyful spirit. This Jewish-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 90 min Cook: 20 min Serves 6 Jewish cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk, 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar; let sit until foamy (5-7 minutes).
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large egg and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter to the yeast mixture, then stir in 2 cups all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth; cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Step 4: Roll dough 1/4 inch thick, cut into 3-inch rounds, and rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 360°F in a deep pot; fry dough rounds for 1-2 minutes per side until golden, turning once.
  6. Step 6: Poke a small hole in each doughnut and pipe 1 tbsp raspberry jam into the center using a piping bag.
  7. Step 7: Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make a smooth glaze; drizzle over warm doughnuts and serve.

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