Jelly Donuts

Jelly Donuts:

1. To your stand mixer add the water, yeast and 1 tablespoons of sugar, stir to mix.
2. Let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Add in milk, butter, egg yolks and salt and mix on low speed.
4. Add in flour 1/2 cup at a time until just combined.
5. Grease a large bowl, add donut dough, turn to coat.
6. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 45 minutes until it doubles in size.
7. Punch dough, then remove to a floured surface.
8. Knead gently 5 times.
9. Cut dough in half and roll 1/4" thick on floured surface.
10. Using a 3" biscuit cutter, cut out circles.
11. Repeat with second half of dough.
12. Add a half tablespoon of strawberry jam to the middle of half the donuts.
13. Brush egg white around the edge of the donuts, then top with the second half of the donut dough circles.
14. Press along the edges to combine.
15. Place gently, using a spatula onto 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
16. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 40 minutes.
17. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 375 degrees.
18. Without crowding the pot, fry donuts and donut holes in batches.
19. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides.
20. Remove with slotted spatula onto a baking sheet.
21. Note: Fry the remaining edges and enjoy as a treat for the cook!

To Finish:

1. Add sugar to a shallow bowl.
2. Carefully coat the fried donuts in sugar and place onto clean baking sheets lined with parchment paper.