Sufganiyot (Israeli Donuts)

Sufganiyot (Israeli Donuts)

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TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE -- A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts that are eaten in Israel during Hanukah.

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Pizza cutter
  • Piping bag
  • Squeeze bottle
  • Dutch oven
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Paring knife
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Paper towel
  • Plastic wrap
  • Chef's knife
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water, (heated to about 110°F/43°C (see note))
  • 1 tablespoon instant/rapid-rise or active dry yeast ((note that this is more than 1 packet))
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off)
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar, (plus more for coating)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (plus about 2 qt (2L) more for frying)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 1 cup jam or jelly ((or custard, Nutella, pudding, pumpkin butter, apple butter, dulce de leche, etc.), optional)

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