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Homemade Jelly Donuts

Tray of homemade jelly donuts dusted with powdered sugar, filled with raspberry jelly.
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These homemade jelly donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet jam. Made with pantry staples and fried to golden perfection, they’re a bakery-style treat you can create in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 3¼ to 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 envelopes (4½ tsp) instant or rapid-rise yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • ½ cup strawberry or raspberry jam
  • Extra granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Heat milk and butter to 120°F–130°F. Add to flour mixture with egg yolks and mix for 2 minutes on low speed.
  3. Add remaining flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 4–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle, about ½ inch thick. Cut into 3-inch rounds.
  7. Place rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes.
  8. Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a pan to 350°F.
  9. Fry 2–3 donuts at a time for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Toss warm donuts in granulated sugar to coat.
  11. Fill a piping bag fitted with a metal tip with jam and inject into the center of each donut.
  12. Serve warm or store appropriately.

Notes

  • Use a thermometer to keep oil between 350°F and 365°F.
  • Choose smooth, high-quality jelly for easy filling.
  • Do not overfill donuts to prevent leakage.
  • Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated briefly before serving.
  • Freeze unfilled donuts and inject jam after thawing and reheating.

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