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Jelly Donuts

This Jelly Donut recipe is a delightful treat that's sure to bring a smile to your face. It features soft, fluffy donuts filled with sweet and tasty jelly of your choice. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, these donuts are perfect for a special breakfast or a fun dessert.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rising Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Donuts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jelly donuts, sour cream donuts
Servings: 15
Calories: 253kcal

Ingredients

  • teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • cup milk lukewarm
  • cups all-purpose flour up to 4 cups
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • jelly use your favorite, for filling the donuts
  • powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm milk. Let it sit for about 15 minutes until the yeast dissolves and starts to froth up. This is a good sign your yeast is active!
  • In your mixer bowl, combine the flour and salt. Then add the yeast mixture, egg, sour cream, and melted butter. Use the paddle attachment to mix for a few of minutes until well incorporated and comes clean from the sides of the bowl.
  • Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest until it doubles in size.
  • Gently punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough. You want to aim for about ½ inch thickness. Using a 3 inch round donut cutter or a glass, cut out your donut shapes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts until they're golden and crispy, then let them cool on a wire rack.
  • Take a sharp knife and gently make a small cut on the side of each donut for the filling. Equip a piping bag with a small, round tip – about ¼ inch (6mm) works great. Fill this bag with your favorite jelly and carefully insert the tip into the cut you made in each donut, and pipe in the jelly.
  • Dust the donuts with powdered sugar and serve.

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Notes

  1. Yeast Check: Ensure your yeast is fresh and active for the dough to rise properly. If the yeast mixture doesn't froth up, it may be inactive, and you should start over with a new batch.
  2. Dough Thickness: When rolling out your dough, aim for about ½ inch thickness. This ensures the donuts will puff up just right when fried.
  3. Oil Temperature: Maintain the frying oil at 350°F (175°C) for the best results. This temperature allows the donuts to cook evenly without absorbing too much oil.
  4. Filling Tips: Use a piping bag with a small tip for filling the donuts. Be careful not to overfill to prevent the jelly from leaking out.
  5. Serving and Storage: These donuts are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store unfilled donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days and fill them just before serving. Unfilled donuts can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
  6. Customize Your Fillings: Feel free to experiment with different jelly flavors or even custards and creams for a variety of delicious fillings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg