450g All Purpose Flour
Pinch salt
50g Butter
15g Instant Active Yeast
50g Sugar
300 ml Warm Milk
2 Eggs
2-3 Tablespoon Jam
Oil for Deep Frying
METHOD
Add beaten eggs
Pour in the milk and butter mixture
Use a spoon to mix and start forming a dough
Punch down the dough to let air out
Shape the dough pieces into round balls
Prep time: 1hr 30mins
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 1hr 50mins
Yield: 16 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 450g All Purpose Flour
- Pinch Salt
- 50g Butter
- 15g Instant Active Yeast
- 50g Sugar
- 300ml Warm Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons Jam
- 3 Cups Vegetable Oil
- Heat milk and butter until it melts, let cool a few minutes
- In a bowl sift flour, salt and add Yeast and sugar. Whisk to combine well, add beaten eggs, pour in the milk butter mixture
- Mix the dough and once it has come together, use your hands to knead into a soft but pliable dough
- Oil the dough plus the bowl and cover with damp kitchen cloth then place in a warm place to rise for 1 hour
- Divide the dough into 16 pieces. Shape the dough pieces into round balls. Place a small teaspoon of jam in the center of the round ball. Draw up the edges to form a ball, pinching the dough together to seal
- Finish with all the balls, stuffing with jam and rolling into perfectly rounded balls. Cover with tea towel and leave in a warm place to prove for 20-30 minutes
- Heat oil in deep bottomed pan with oil. Once hot enough add a few of the doughnuts in the hot oil. Use a metal or wooden spatula to flip the doughnuts to give the second side a chance to turn golden brown
- Sprinkle generously with icing sugar
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Jam Doughnuts: FAQs
What are Jam Doughnuts?
Jam doughnuts are sweet, deep-fried dough pastries filled with fruit jam, typically strawberry or raspberry. They have a soft and fluffy interior, with a slightly crisp exterior coated in sugar, making them a beloved treat worldwide.
How are Jam Doughnuts traditionally made?
The dough is prepared with ingredients like flour, yeast, sugar, milk, and eggs, which is allowed to rise to create a light, airy texture. After shaping into rounds and frying until golden, the doughnuts are filled with jam using a piping bag, then rolled in granulated or powdered sugar.
Can I use different types of jam?
Yes, you can use any type of fruit jam or preserves, including apricot, blueberry, or even marmalade, depending on your taste preference.
Are Jam Doughnuts suitable for freezing?
Jam doughnuts can be frozen after cooking and cooling. To preserve freshness, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature and, if desired, reheat briefly before serving.
Are Jam Doughnuts vegetarian or vegan?
Jam doughnuts are generally vegetarian as they contain no meat products. However, they are not typically vegan due to ingredients like eggs, milk, and sometimes butter used in the dough.
Printable Nutrition Card (Per 1 medium doughnut, approx. 70g)
Nutrient | Amount | Notes |
---|---|---|
Calories | ~230 kcal | Includes sugar coating and jam |
Carbohydrates | ~35 g | Mostly from flour and sugar |
Protein | ~4 g | From flour and eggs |
Fat | ~7 g | From frying oil and dough ingredients |
Saturated Fat | ~1.5 g | Varies with oil and fat sources |
Fiber | ~1 g | Depends on flour type |
Sodium | ~150 mg | From dough ingredients |
Dietary Information
Diet Type | Suitable? | Notes |
---|---|---|
Vegan | ❌ No | Contains eggs and dairy |
Vegetarian | ✅ Yes | No meat products |
Gluten-Free | ❌ No | Made with wheat flour |
Dairy-Free | ❌ No | Typically contains milk or butter |
Nut-Free | ✅ Yes | Contains no nuts |
Keto-Friendly | ❌ No | High in carbs and sugars |
Paleo-Friendly | ❌ No | Contains grains and processed sugar |
Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.
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