Donut Party

The art of making donuts.

Vegan Miniature Jelly Doughnuts

1 pkg. active dry yeast (0.25 oz), I used 1 Tbs of bulk yeast 

1/4 cup plus 1 tsp sugar, divided

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp nutmeg

3 Tbs Earthbalance, melted

2 cups canola oil or veggie oil for frying 

1/2 cup superfine sugar

1/2 cup plus 1 tsp seedless raspberry jam 

Directions 

1. Mix yeast and 1 tsp sugar with 1 cup warm water in measuring cup. Let stand for 5 minutes or until mixture smells yeasty

2. Whisk together remaining sugar, salt, b.powder and nutmeg in large bowl. Grease separate large bowl with oil

3. Stir in yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon and up to 1/4 warm water to make smooth dough. Stir in melted Earthbalance

4. Knead on a floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth, elastic dough forms. Add flour while kneading, if necessary.

5. Transfer to oiled bowl, cover with towel and let rise in warm place for 1 and 1/2 hours 

6. Remove dough from bowl, press down with fingers and cut 25 circles with a 2 round cutter. Transfer to baking sheet and let rise for 15 minutes more

7. Heat frying oil and fry dough nuts, for 3 to 5 minutes or until deep golden brown

8. Drain on paper towel and roll on superfine sugar

9. Poke hole on the side of dough nut, I used an apple corer and it is wonderful. 

10. Filled hole with jelly 

11. Enjoy