No Knead Jam Filled Donuts Recipe
Introduction
No Knead Jam Filled Donuts are a delightful treat that’s surprisingly simple to make at home. These fluffy, golden donuts are filled with sweet jam and coated in sugar, perfect for a homemade indulgence without the fuss of kneading dough.
Ingredients
- Oil for deep frying
- Jam or custard for filling
- Castor sugar to coat fried donuts
- Dry ingredients:
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose or cake flour
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons (8g) instant dry yeast
- Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup (250ml) milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 30g melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Step 2: Melt the butter in a pot and add the milk, warming gently until just warm but not boiling.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Step 4: Add the warm milk and butter mixture, egg yolks, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix to form a soft dough.
- Step 5: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil and place the dough inside. Cover and leave in a warm, draft-free area for 45 minutes to rise until it doubles in size.
- Step 6: Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Pat it gently to about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) thickness.
- Step 7: Use a 3 inch (7 cm) round cookie cutter to cut out the donuts. Place the cut shapes on a tray and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
- Step 8: Heat enough oil in a pot for deep frying to medium-low heat.
- Step 9: Fry the donuts in batches, cooking for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 10: Roll the fried donuts in castor sugar and let them cool slightly.
- Step 11: Using a sharp knife, make a small hole in the side of each donut. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip nozzle with jam and pipe it into the donut.
- Step 12: Serve the donuts fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.
- Substitute the jam filling with custard, chocolate ganache, or lemon curd for variety.
- If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a small zip-top bag with a corner snipped off for filling.
- Ensure the oil temperature stays medium-low to avoid burning the donuts before they cook through.
Storage
These donuts are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made. If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day. Reheat briefly in a warm oven to refresh before eating. Avoid refrigeration to prevent them from becoming stale too quickly.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?
Yes, but you will need to activate active dry yeast in warm water before mixing it into the dry ingredients. Use about the same quantity, but dissolve it first and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
How can I tell if the donuts are fully cooked inside?
The donuts should be golden brown on both sides and slightly springy to the touch. Frying about 2 minutes per side at medium-low heat usually ensures they cook through without burning.
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No Knead Jam Filled Donuts Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
Description
These no-knead jam filled donuts are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious. Made with a simple dough that requires no kneading and filled with your favorite jam or custard, they are deep-fried to golden perfection and coated with castor sugar for a sweet finish. Perfect as a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert, this recipe is easy to follow and yields bakery-quality donuts at home.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups / 360g all purpose / cake flour
- ¼ cup / 50g sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ teaspoons / 8g instant dry yeast
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup / 250ml milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 30 g melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- Oil for deep frying
- Jam or custard for filling
- Castor sugar to coat fried donuts
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt thoroughly.
- Warm Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter in a pot and add the milk, warming gently on the stove until just warm (not boiling). In a separate small bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the warmed butter-milk mixture, vanilla extract, and beaten egg yolks into the dry ingredients. Mix gently to form a soft dough; no kneading required.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil and place the dough inside. Cover and leave to rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Shape Donuts: Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Pat gently to a thickness of ½ inch (1 ¼ cm). Use a 3 inch (7 cm) round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
- Second Rise: Place the cut dough circles onto a tray or baking sheet and let them rise again for 15 minutes.
- Heat Oil: In a deep pot, heat sufficient oil for deep frying over medium-low heat. The oil temperature should be moderate to ensure the donuts cook through without burning.
- Fry Donuts: Fry the donuts in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked thoroughly inside.
- Coat with Sugar: Roll the hot donuts in castor sugar while still warm and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack or plate.
- Fill Donuts: Using a sharp knife, make a small hole in the side of each donut. Insert a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip nozzle filled with jam or custard and pipe the filling into the center of each donut.
- Serve Fresh: Enjoy these donuts best when eaten fresh on the same day for maximum softness and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot when mixing to activate the yeast without killing it.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature around 325°F (165°C) for perfect frying.
- If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a zip lock bag with a small corner cut off to pipe the filling.
- These donuts are best consumed fresh, as they tend to become denser if stored overnight.
- You can substitute the jam filling with custard or chocolate for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No knead donuts, jam filled donuts, deep fried donuts, homemade donuts, easy donut recipe
