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Sufganiyot
Israel
Israel fries over 18 million sufganiyot during Hanukkah. Every bakery displays them from late November.
Israeli Hanukkah doughnuts — light, yeast-raised doughnuts deep-fried in oil and filled with strawberry jam, representing the miracle of the oil. Eaten throughout Hanukkah.
Prep
90 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
515 kcal
Serves
12
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500gplain flour
7gdried yeast
50gsugar
2eggs
200mlwarm milk
50gbutter, softened
oilfor deep frying
strawberry jamfor filling
icing sugarto dust
Method
1
Knead flour, yeast, sugar, eggs, milk and butter to a soft dough. Prove 1 hour.
2
Shape into rounds. Prove 30 minutes.
3
Fry at 175°C for 3-4 minutes each side until golden.
4
Fill with jam using a piping bag. Dust with icing sugar.
Chef's Tip
Fry at the right temperature — too hot burns the outside before the inside cooks.
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