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Baked Jelly Donuts

Baked Jelly Donuts

These Baked Jelly Donuts are a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts. They are soft, fluffy, and filled with your favorite fruit jelly, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk (dairy or unsweetened almond)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup fruit jelly or jam of your choice
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for brushing)

Method
 

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, a pinch of sugar, and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Stir in the remaining sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let rise until doubled in size.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into donut shapes, then let rise again until puffy.
  6. Preheat the oven and bake the donuts until golden brown.
  7. Cool the donuts before filling them with jelly and coating with sugar.

Notes

Ensure milk temperature is between 105-115°F for optimal yeast activation. Donuts should be completely cooled before filling to prevent sogginess.