Jelly Doughnuts

Serves: 2

Shirley Senger

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

49

Sweetness

58

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Salt

2 large

Egg (beaten)

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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In the bowl of a mixer, combine 4 cups flour and salt

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Add the yeast

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In a small bowl, combine the milk and 2 tablespoons sugar

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Add with the remaining milk to the flour

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(If using dry yeast, mix the yeast with 2 tablespoons of the milk and 2 tablespoons sugar and let sit until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes and add to the flour

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) Add the eggs and butter to the flour mixture

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Begin to mix the ingredients into a soft, but not sticky, dough

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Add a little extra milk, 1 tablespoon at a time

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Work in extra flour, 1 tablespoon at a time

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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic

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(You can do this in a mixer fitted with a dough hook

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) Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours

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Punch down the risen dough

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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds

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With a lightly floured rolling pin, gradually roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick

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When rolling dough, let it rest periodically to relax

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Cut out into 3 to 4-inch rounds with a lightly floured biscuit cutter

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Re-roll the scraps to make more rounds

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Place the doughnuts on lightly floured baking sheets, spacing them apart, and cover lightly with a dry towel

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Let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 20 minutes

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Transfer the risen doughnuts to a heavy pot filled 3-inches high with vegetable oil at 350 degrees F

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Fry the doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden and puffed, turning frequently, 5 to 7 minutes

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Lift the doughnuts from the oil using a slotted spoon and roll on a plate lined with granulated sugar and cinnamon mixed together

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Let cool slightly and fill a pastry bag, fitted with a 1/2-inch round tip with jelly preserves

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Insert the tip into the end of each doughnut and pipe approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons preserves into them and serve