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Hanukkah was early this year but don’t fret, sufganiyot, or jelly donuts, are a perfect little treat all winter. This recipe requires some patience and a lot of oil, but the final product is so worth it. Dare I say these might be better than Krispy Kreme’s?
Vegan Sufganiyot – recipe adapted from yumveganlunchideas.com
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Ingredients (makes 12 donuts):
- 1 packet of active dry yeast
- ½ cup sugar (any sugar you have on hand will work)
- 1 cup of warm water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ canola oil and more to fry the donuts (around ⅔ cup)
- ⅓ cup jelly
- Powdered sugar for dusting
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Directions:
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast, a teaspoon of sugar and warm water. Mix and set aside for 4-5 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface. This will indicate that the yeast is activated.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and mix.
- Add the oil to the yeast mixture. Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix.
- After the dough has been made, knead the dough on a flat, floured surface until a smooth ball is formed. Use as much dry flour as you need to achieve the desired texture.
- Place the dough ball back into the mixing bowl and cover with a damp towel for 2 hours so the dough can rise.
- After the 2 hours are up, use a cookie cutter or the rim of a cup to cut out circles. Place the circles on a plate, cover with a damp towel and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat the canola oil in a medium-sized pot. The oil should be around 350 F, but I dropped a piece of excess dough into the oil to check the temperature instead of using a kitchen thermometer. If the piece of dough bubbles upon entering the oil, the oil is ready.
- Place 2 to 3 donuts in the oil at a time. Cook for 5 minutes and flip halfway through or until golden brown.
- Using a piping bag or plastic bag, fill the bag with jam. If using a plastic bag, cut a small hole in the bottom corner of the bag.
- Cut a hole on both sides of the donut and pipe jam into the center.
- Before serving, dust the donuts with powdered sugar and enjoy!
I never thought I’d be able to make my own donuts from scratch. While this 11-step recipe looks daunting, making donuts is way easier than you think. For a video tutorial on this recipe, head on over to our Instagram. Gather some friends, get cozy, and savor your homemade sufganiyot! Happy Hanukkah!
