Classic German Berliner Recipe: Jam-Filled Doughnuts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

fruit jam

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: store-bought jelly

Fruit puree is lower in sugar and provides a fresh flavor.

Activate dry yeast in warm milk with granulated sugar for a few minutes until frothy.

Mix plain flour, salt in a large bowl.

Add eggs, melted butter, and yeast mixture to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.

Cut out circles using a cookie cutter and place them on a floured surface.

Cover the circles and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F.

Fry the dough circles until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.

Fill with strawberry marmalade using a pastry bag.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens