Homemade Raspberry Jelly Donuts: Your New Favorite Indulgence

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   In a large bowl, combine warm milk, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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   Add remaining sugar, salt, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla to the yeast mixture. Whisk to combine.
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   Gradually add flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes).
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   Lightly grease a clean bowl, place dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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   Gently punch down dough. Roll to ½-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 2.5-3 inch circles using a cookie cutter. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
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   Loosely cover shaped donuts and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
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   Heat 3-4 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
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   Carefully fry 3-4 donuts at a time for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack over paper towels to drain.
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   While still warm, roll donuts in granulated sugar to coat evenly. Let cool completely.
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    Once cool, use a small knife or piping tip to make a hole in the side of each donut. Fill a piping bag with raspberry jam and generously pipe into each donut.
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    Serve immediately and enjoy!