Recipe courtesy of Aaron Bashy
Jelly Donuts
- Total: 9 hr 20 min
- Prep: 8 hr 20 min
- Cook: 1 hr
Ingredients
2 tablespoons yeast, dry active
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup whole milk, warm
2 cups flour
2 large eggs, yolks only
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons softened butter
2 cups plum preserves
Oil, for frying
Directions
- Dissolve yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar in milk, and let sit for 10 minutes. Sift flour, place on a board, and make a well. Add the yeast, yolks, salt, remaining sugar, and cinnamon. Kneed well until elastic. Cover and let rise over night. Next day roll dough into 1/8 inches. Cut out with a glass into round about 2 inches in diameter. Cover and let rise 15 minutes or more. With your hand, form a pouch and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of preserves and seal completely. Heat oil to 375 degrees and fry until golden brown. Roll in granulated sugar before serving.
