Sufganiyot
Soft, pillowy jam filled doughnuts rolled in sugar, the Hanukkah favourite.
- Time2 hrs 30
- LevelHard
- Costabout £0.26 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Add the eggs and milk, then knead in the butter for 10 minutes until smooth.
- 2
Cover and leave for 1 hour until doubled.
60 min - 3
Roll out to 2 cm and cut 12 rounds with a 7 cm cutter. Rest on a floured tray for 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Heat the oil to 170C in a deep pan. Fry 3 or 4 at a time for 2 minutes each side, until deep golden.
4 min - 5
Drain on paper and roll in the coating sugar while warm.
- 6
Fill a piping bag with the jam, poke a hole in the side of each doughnut and pipe in the jam.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.