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Classic Jelly Donuts

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Good days start with donuts. Specifically these pillowy soft homemade jelly donuts that are bursting with sweet jelly. They’re pretty easy to make (we’ll break down exactly how to make these classic jelly donuts below!) and go perfectly with a cup of coffee!

Good days start with donuts. Specifically these pillowy soft homemade jelly donuts that are bursting with sweet jelly. They’re pretty easy to make (we’ll break down exactly how to make these classic jelly donuts below!) and go perfectly with a cup of coffee!

  • Author: Sofi | Broma Bakery
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Rise Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 10 donuts
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: fried
  • Cuisine: american
  • Author: Sofi | Broma Bakery
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Rise Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 10 donuts
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: fried
  • Cuisine: american
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Ingredients

  • 31/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 envelopes (4-1/2 tsp.) rapid rise yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

    1. Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixer bowl. Heat milk and butter to very warm (120°F to 130°F). Add to flour mixture with egg yolks; beat for 2 minutes at low speed. Continue adding flour until soft dough forms.
    2. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out dough on a lightly floured counter into a 12-inch circle, about 1/2-inch thick. Using a 3-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible.
    3. Place doughnuts about 2 to 3 inches apart on lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Re-roll and cut remaining dough. Cover doughnuts and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
    4. Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350°F. While the oil heats up, prep your filling. Place the jam in a pastry bag fitted with a metal tip with a wide opening (you want the jam to be able to get through!). Set aside.
    5. Fry 2 to 3 doughnuts at a time, turning occasionally until well browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels slightly.
    6. Toss the donuts in granulated sugar. Insert the pastry tip into the side of each donuts and firmly squeeze a few Tablespoons of jam into the center of the donut. Cool a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.