Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups
• Granulated sugar - ¼ cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Active dry yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons
• Whole milk - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - ¼ cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Jelly or jam - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Powdered sugar - For dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

2. 2.

   Heat milk and butter until warm and butter is melted.

3. 3.

   Add warm milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

4. 4.

   Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.

5. 5.

   Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6. 6.

   Punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness.

7. 7.

   Cut out rounds using a donut cutter or a round cutter.

8. 8.

   Place rounds on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

9. 9.

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).

10. 10.

    Fry donuts in batches until golden brown on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side.

11. 11.

    Drain fried donuts on paper towels.

12. 12.

    Once cooled slightly, use a piping bag to fill each donut with jelly.

13. 13.

    Dust filled donuts with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Facts