Jelly Doughnuts

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Round yeast doughnuts with no hole, fried until golden, rolled in sugar and filled with jam through a small opening. Makes 12 doughnuts in about 2 hr 52 min.

Prep 40 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 52 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Ingredients

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3 ¼ cups (400 g)all-purpose flour
¼ oz (7 g)instant yeast
¼ cup (50 g)sugar, for the dough
¾ tsp (4 g)fine salt
¾ cup (180 ml)whole milk, warm
1 (50 g)egg, large
1 (18 g)egg yolk
3 ½ tbsp (50 g)unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
5 cups (1200 ml)neutral oil
⅔ cup (200 g)raspberry or strawberry jam, smooth
6 tbsp (80 g)sugar, for the to finish

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Instructions

Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the milk, egg, yolk and vanilla, then the butter, and knead 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour, until doubled.
Roll out 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) thick and cut 3 inch (7.5 cm) rounds. Place on a floured tray, cover, and rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
Heat the oil in a deep heavy pot to 350 F (175 C).
Fry 3 or 4 at a time, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side, until deep golden. Drain on paper towels.
Roll in sugar while warm.
Fill a piping bag fitted with a long tip with jam. Poke the tip into the side of each doughnut and squeeze in about 1 tablespoon until it feels heavy.
Serve the same day.

Tips

Keep the oil near 350 F (175 C); too cool makes greasy doughnuts, too hot burns the outside and leaves raw centers.
Let the doughnuts cool 5 minutes before filling.
Use seedless jam so the tip does not clog.
Frying: keep oil at 350 F (175 C) by thermometer, never leave hot oil unattended, and keep a lid nearby to smother flames.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make jelly doughnuts?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 12 doughnuts.

How should I store jelly doughnuts?

Best the day they are made. Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day.

Can I make jelly doughnuts ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Serve it with coffee.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

333 Calories / serving

13.1g Fat

48.8g Carbs

4.9g Protein

20.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~3996 cal · 157g fat · 586g carbs · 59g protein · 240g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.