Sufganiyot

Sufganiyot are fluffy donuts that are commonly served during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. Serve warm filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar.

• Preparation Time: 50 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 720 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
• 2 (8 ounce) containers yogurt
• 3 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, yogurt, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Set the dough aside for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Form dough into 2-inch balls.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil to 365 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a large pot or deep fryer over high heat. Deep-fry sufganiyot, in batches, in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes, turning them halfway through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer donuts to a paper towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining dough.