Home made doughnuts

These home made doughnut balls are best when they're hot and fresh. They are a traditional Chanukah dessert. You can either inject jam inside the doughnuts or serve them with jam on the side.

Servings: about 25-30 1.5 inch doughnut balls

Ingredients:


3 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(3.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	baking powder
2 large	eggs
2.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>	flour
1 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(1.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>	icing sugar
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'tablespoon')">tablespoon</a>	liquer (optional)
4 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(4.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>	oil
0.5 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(0.50000, 'cup')">cup</a>	sugar
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'teaspoon')">teaspoon</a>	vanilla
2 <a href="javascript:openCalcWindow(2.00000, 'cup')">cup</a>	yogurt

Directions:

Step 1

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the liquid ingredients separately, then combine with the dry ingredients.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. The doughnuts should be able to float in the oil.

Step 3

Using a spoon, drop in about 1.5 inch round balls of dough. Fry the doughnuts on each side for about 5 min, turn with a fork when they are golden brown.

Step 4

They are done when both sides turn a medium dark brown. Sprinkle them with icing sugar and serve with jam.

Recipe provided via www.MeanMeals.com