Description
Soft, golden fried donuts coated in sugar and filled with sweet raspberry or strawberry jam for a classic homemade bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (whole milk preferred, 90°F–100°F)
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast or active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups bread flour (spooned and leveled; all-purpose flour can also work)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 quarts)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1½ cups seedless raspberry jam or strawberry jam
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Add eggs, flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- Knead in the softened butter and continue kneading for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Cut rounds using a biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place dough rounds on parchment paper, cover lightly, and allow to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
- Roll warm donuts in granulated sugar.
- Fill each donut with raspberry or strawberry jam using a piping bag inserted into the side.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast.
- Do not overcrowd the pot while frying; fry in small batches for even cooking.
- Use a piping bag with a narrow tip for neat jam filling.
- Donuts taste best fresh the same day they are made.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes