Celebrate Hanukkah with ease and flavor by skipping the yeast and rise time in traditional sufganiyot recipes. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy these deep-fried delights, a staple of Hanukkah celebrations. Traditionally, fried foods are eaten during this festival to commemorate the miracle of the oil in Hanukkah’s origin story, where a small amount of oil miraculously lasted for eight nights.
Sufganiyot, or fried doughnuts, are typically filled with jam, but this quick version allows you to enjoy them faster. Simply dust the fried doughnuts with confectioner’s sugar and serve with your choice of jam, chocolate sauce, or caramel.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 cup whole milk
– 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional oil for frying
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
– Confectioner’s sugar (optional)
– Raspberry jam, caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce (for serving)
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, 3 tablespoons oil, eggs, and lemon zest. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with paper towels.
3. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and puffed, turning occasionally (about 3 minutes per batch). Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on prepared paper towels. Serve warm, dusted with sugar and with your choice of dipping sauces.
Enjoy these doughnuts fresh, or keep them warm in a 250°F oven for up to an hour. They are a delightful treat perfect for sharing with family and friends during Hanukkah.
