Our Favorite Sufganiyot Recipes - 17 recipes
Hanukkah doughnuts, or sufganiyot, are a sweet part of the Jewish festival of lights celebration. Find recipes here for delicious deep-fried doughs filled with jelly or custard and topped with powdered sugar.
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Sufganiyot
By jab120638
![Sufganiyot](/media/bc/fd/d6cb174fb18715ae1293d8b7c4e952c5a0d1.jpg/rh/sufganiyot.jpg)
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Servings 20
Preparation time 50
Cooking time 80
- 3/4 cup warm water heated to about 110°F
- 1 envelope active dry yeast, about 1 scant tablespoon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for coating
- pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, room temperature
- peanut oil, for frying, plus more for bowl
- 1/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam or jelly
Sufganiyot are fried donuts that are a traditional Hanukkah food, but these jam-filled treats can be enjoyed any ti...
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Hazelnut Spread-Filled Sufganiyot
![Hazelnut Spread-Filled Sufganiyot](/media/fc/9d/e8a11ac8302ca0b1cc52df11271bd5e9faff.jpg/tsp/hazelnut-spread-filled-sufganiyot.jpg)
By á-174535
Enjoy this Hanukkah treat with a little twist, instead of being jelly-filled, give this Hazelnut Spread-Filled Sufg...
- 1 (0.25-ounce) package regular active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 3/4 cup warm milk, brought to 105°F to 115°F
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons hazelnut spread with cocoa
- 1 egg, beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Sufganiyot
![Sufganiyot](/media/d3/60/0aabfab3c88f3dcf42f3e76ba4d98d43aeed.jpg/tsp/sufganiyot.jpg)
By á-10360
Fill your sufganiyot with your favorite flavors—preserves, chocolate, hazelnut spread—and enjoy these classic H...
- 3 1/4 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup fruit preserves, such as raspberry or blueberry or chocolate-hazelnut spread
- cooking oil for deep-fat frying
- sifted powdered sugar to garnish
Sufganiyot with Dulce de Leche Whipped Cream Filling & Chocolate Drizzle
![Sufganiyot with Dulce de Leche Whipped Cream Filling & Chocolate Drizzle](/media/90/7a/e7802d54d523bc376567f89aaca995e816df.jpg/tsp/sufganiyot-with-dulce-de-leche-whipped-cream-filling-and-chocolate-drizzle.jpg)
By á-174535
Rich caramel flavors piped into freshly fried doughnuts, these decant treats make a great addition to any Hanukkah ...
- SUFGANIYOT:
- 1/2 cup warm water brought to about 105°F to 115°F
- 2 (0.25-ounce) packages regular active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus 1 pinch, divided
- 5 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup warm milk brought to about 105°F to 115°F
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- vegetable oil for frying
- DULCE DE LECHE WHIPPED CREAM:
- 1 (1-pint) package heavy whipping cream, about 2 cups
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (13.4 oz) can dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 3 teaspoons shortening
Baked Sufganiyot
![Baked Sufganiyot](/media/d9/d7/7af8cb723a50e64c4e88013bec35d715d0a9.jpg/tsp/baked-sufganiyot.jpg)
By kas_9232
Lighten-up the Festival of Lights with these baked jelly donuts, traditionally served during Hanukkah
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 (0.25-ounce) packages rapid-rise yeast, 5 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cups vegetable oil
- 3/4 cups warm whole milk brought to 120°F to 130°F, plus extra for brushing
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cherry or other jam
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
French Crullers - Dunkin Donut Copycat
![French Crullers - Dunkin Donut Copycat](/media/13/9b/df8f67f9bb1452850490ae4d8dca1b20474e.jpg/tsp/french-crullers-dunkin-donut-copycat.jpg)
By MJH
French Crullers are soft doughnuts with a sweet glaze
- HONEY GLAZE:
- 1/2-inch star pastry attachment
- 1 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
Honey Glazed Dunkin Doughnuts
![Honey Glazed Dunkin Doughnuts](/media/be/80/8316c8fb81a8cb68a15047c2748cf376d525.jpg/tsp/honey-glazed-dunkin-doughnuts.jpg)
By MJH
Nothing like have a honey glazed doughnut from Dunkin Doughnuts! Now you can have them anytime you'd like with the
- DOUGHNUTS:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- GLAZE:
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon honey
Mandazi African Donuts
![Mandazi African Donuts](/media/6a/a1/d6044b56021f955df336fe28675268190eea.jpg/tsp/mandazi-african-donuts.jpg)
By á-25087
Nothing better than hot, fresh donuts! Mandazi are African donuts that are spiced with a little cardamon, cinnamon,...
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- vegetable oil for frying donuts
Malasadas, Hawaiian Donuts
![Malasadas, Hawaiian Donuts](/media/9c/66/496e097067ecb57743a108c5ac0bd4e19c4c.jpg/tsp/malasadas-hawaiian-donuts.jpg)
By carvalhohm2
Egg-sized balls of yeast dough that are deep-fried in oil and coated with granulated sugar, these sweet morning tre...
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package Fleischmann’s active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 6 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar, for sprinkling
Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts
![Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts](/media/3e/7f/68194700763c6eb52e2e10cebeca53100dbb.jpg/tsp/cinnamon-roll-baked-donuts.jpg)
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A baked donut with the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll
- CINNAMON ROLL TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons milk
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- DONUT BATTER:
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- GLAZE:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Dash of milk
Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
![Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts](/media/53/f2/f2d62e0f04c098c64a511689959a4e0e544c.jpg/tsp/old-fashioned-sour-cream-doughnuts.jpg)
By XrayKim
Oh, there is nothing better than a homemade sour cream doughnut that is hot and fresh out of the frying pan, then d...
- DOUGHNUTS:
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Canola oil, for frying
- GLAZE:
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup hot water
Sufganiyot, Israeli Jelly Donuts Recipe
![Sufganiyot, Israeli Jelly Donuts Recipe](/media/c6/2d/56c350e297c2176116ef8404d41b8d0664e5.jpg/tsp/sufganiyot-israeli-jelly-donuts-recipe.jpg)
By á-9642
While latkes are the snack most commonly associated with Hanukkah, sufganiyot are more commonly consumed in Israel
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the baking sheet and rolling out the dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup warm whole milk brought to about 110°F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, about 1/4 stick, brought to room temperature
- 6 cups vegetable or canola oil, about 1 1/2 quarts, for frying, plus more for coating the bowl
- 2/3 cup smooth jam or jelly
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Mini Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Vegan Donuts
![Mini Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Vegan Donuts](/media/c9/7b/5769e38e2ee94fd550687fb98fb1a1e6fd14.jpg/tsp/mini-pumpkin-spice-gluten-free-vegan-donuts.jpg)
By TAMMY-6
These adorably delicious Mini Pumpkin Spice Donuts are gluten-free, vegan, and make a great breakfast any day of th...
- GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR BLEND:
- 1 cup, plus 1 teaspoon brown rice flour, separated
- 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, separated
- 3/4 cup potato starch
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- EGG SUBSTITUTE MIXTURE:
- 3/4 teaspoon Ener-G Egg Replacer
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- DONUTS:
- 3/4 cup and 2 teaspoons gluten-free flour blend
- 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon ground jaggery sugar or other unrefined sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- egg substitute mixture
- 1/3 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- CINNAMON SUGAR:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons organic sugar
The Best Cake Donuts
![The Best Cake Donuts](/media/85/56/b10f330e490dc515dd90cd2851e1803f04c3.jpg/tsp/the-best-cake-donuts.jpg)
By dedmund
Tossed in cinnamon sugar, these donuts melt in your mouth and make a scrumptious breakfast any day of the week, but...
- 2 tablespoons butter, brought to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- oil, for frying
- cinnamon sugar mix for coating the donuts (1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon)
Peanut Butter Cream Filled Donuts
![Peanut Butter Cream Filled Donuts](/media/d5/72/4086698bb02198e7ee6929d34321db1887c9.jpg/tsp/peanut-butter-cream-filled-donuts.jpg)
By DreiFromBK
Peanut butter pastry cream filled donuts drizzled with chocolate are best eaten right away, like you could wait any...
- DONUTS:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into pieces
- oil for frying
- PEANUT BUTTER PASTRY CREAM:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 3-ounces chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Hanukkah Doughnuts recipe collections
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Strawberry Cake Mix Donuts
- DONUTS:
- 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, slightly cooled
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Galaxy Donuts
- DONUTS:
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 5 cups plain flour, plus more for dusting
- vegetable oil for frying
- GALAXY GLAZE:
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 squeeze vanilla bean paste
- 4 (0.65-ounce) bottles high pigment food coloring, Americolour brand or any professional baking food coloring brand, in purple, electric pink, navy blue, super black
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Italian-Style Sufganiyot,...
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- oil for frying
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