Fluffy Sufganiyot: Easy Homemade Jelly Donuts for Everyone

Making the Dough

1. 1

   Combine warm water with yeast in a bowl, stirring gently until foamy, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Whisk in the egg yolks, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Mix flour, confectioners' sugar, salt, and ground nutmeg in a separate bowl.

4. 4

   Blend the wet and dry ingredients into a slightly sticky dough.

5. 5

   Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled.

6. 6

   Shape the risen dough into a rectangle and cut into 24 squares.

7. 7

   Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F and fry the squares in batches for about 3 minutes.

   3 min
8. 8

   Drain the fried donuts on paper towels and fill with jam or jelly using a piping bag.

9. 9

   Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before serving.