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Fluffy Homemade Jelly Donuts bursting with Jam

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These delightful air-fried jelly donuts offer a lighter take on a classic treat. Each donut features a tender, fluffy dough with a golden exterior, lightly coated in granulated sugar. They are generously filled with a vibrant, sweet fruit jelly, providing a burst of flavor with every bite. The air frying method yields a wonderfully soft texture without deep-frying.

Ingredients

  • * **For the Dough:**
  • * 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
  • * 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • * ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
  • * 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • * ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • * ½ teaspoon salt
  • * 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • * **For the Filling and Coating:**
  • * ½ cup (160g) raspberry or strawberry jam/jelly
  • * ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • * ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the remaining ¼ cup sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Using a 2.5-3 inch round cookie cutter, cut out donuts. Reroll scraps and cut more donuts.
  7. Place the cut donuts on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each. Cover loosely and let rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
  8. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray.
  9. Working in batches, carefully place 2-3 donuts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Air fry for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust time as needed for your specific air fryer.
  10. While the donuts are still warm, brush each one generously with melted butter, then roll immediately in granulated sugar until fully coated.
  11. Using a piping bag fitted with a small round tip (or a clean syringe), insert the tip into the side of each donut and pipe in about 1-2 tablespoons of jam/jelly.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

* Ensure your milk is not too hot, as it can kill the yeast.

* Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches for even browning.

* For best results, fill the donuts just before serving to prevent the jam from making the dough soggy.

* Any fruit jam or jelly can be used for the filling; ensure it’s smooth enough to pipe.

* If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time, during kneading.

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