Homemade Hanukkah! Crispy Latkes & Fluffy Sufganiyot (Jelly Donuts) | Dinner DeeAs

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

jelly or jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: homemade fruit filling

Fruit preserves offer a more natural sweetness.

Combine 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar with 1 cup of warm water in a bowl.

Add 2 1/4 teaspoons of dry yeast to the sugar water and stir; cover and let sit until foamy, about 10-15 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 pinch of salt, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar.

Add the foamy yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.

Add 2 eggs, 3 egg yolks, and 2 tablespoons of arrack (or vodka/brandy) to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients together for about 5-8 minutes until a smooth dough forms.

Zest one lemon into the dough and mix again to incorporate the zest.

Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into pieces weighing about 80-90 grams each.

Shape the pieces into balls without using a rolling pin, just with your hands.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan for frying the doughnuts.

Cooking Techniques

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