Jelly Donuts
These homemade jelly donuts are golden, fluffy, and filled with raspberry jam—fried to perfection and tossed in sugar for the ultimate sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: ~10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including rise)
- Yield: 16 donuts
- Category: Dessert Breakfast Holiday Treat
- Method: Fried Yeast dough
- Cuisine: American European-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Dough:
1 cup warm whole milk (90°F to 100°F)
1 tbsp instant or active dry yeast
3 tbsp granulated sugar
4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose, spooned & leveled)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp salt
8 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
For Frying:
Vegetable oil (approx. 2 quarts, enough for deep frying)
For Coating:
2 cups granulated sugar (for tossing)
For Filling:
1½ cups seedless raspberry jam (or strawberry jam)
Piping bag
Instructions
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and 3 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5 mins until foamy.
Add flour, eggs, and salt. Mix on low speed (with dough hook) until just combined.
Scrape down the bowl and mix on medium for 2 minutes.
Add butter, one tbsp at a time. Dough will look sticky but keep mixing.
Continue mixing 5 more minutes until dough is smooth, elastic, and soft to the touch (not sticky).
Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover with greased plastic wrap. Let rise 60–90 mins, or until doubled.
Shape the Donuts:
Line two baking sheets with greased parchment.
Punch down dough, then divide into 16 equal pieces.
Roll each into a ball and place on prepared sheets with space between.
Cover and let rise again for 30 mins, until puffy and nearly doubled.
Fry & Fill:
Pour oil into a deep pot. Heat to 330°F–350°F.
Fry 3–4 donuts at a time for 2 mins per side, until golden.
Remove and toss immediately in sugar. Cool on wire rack.
Place jam in a piping bag. Cut a small hole in each donut and pipe in filling until plump.
Enjoy warm and fresh!
Notes
Make sure oil stays between 330°F–350°F for even frying.
Use seedless jam for smooth piping.
Donuts taste best the day they’re made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Try different fillings: lemon curd, Nutella, custard, or apple butter!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/jelly-donuts/
