Jam Doughnuts Recipe

OMG, I just made the fluffiest, most irresistible jam-filled doughnuts and they’re literally a dream come true! 🤤 Who knew combining a few pantry staples like strong white bread flour, a dash of caster sugar, and a whole lotta love could lead to this mouthwatering creation? 🍩✨

Creating recipes that evoke sweet nostalgia—like these classic jam doughnuts—is something I love to do. Perfectly fluffy, with a base of 400g of strong white bread flour, and 50g of caster sugar that complements the rich raspberry or strawberry jam filling, these doughnuts are fried in vegetable oil to achieve that golden crisp.

Jam Doughnuts Recipe Ingredients

• Strong white bread flour: Provides structure; high in protein for elasticity.
• Caster sugar: Adds sweetness; promotes browning and crust texture.
• Fast-action yeast: Ensures quick rise; essential for fluffy texture.
• Unsalted butter: Adds richness; contributes to tender crumb.
• Warm milk: Activates yeast; adds moisture and slight sweetness.
• Large eggs: Binds ingredients; adds moisture and richness.
• Vegetable oil: Used for frying; provides crisp, golden exterior.
• Raspberry/strawberry jam: Sweet filling; offers fruity, tangy notes.

Jam Doughnuts Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 400g strong white bread flour
• 50g caster sugar
• 2 sachets (7g each) fast-action yeast
• 1 pinch of salt
• 75g softened unsalted butter
• 200ml warm milk
• 2 large eggs
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 150g raspberry or strawberry jam
• Extra caster sugar, for coating

How to Make this Jam Doughnuts Recipe

1. In a big mixing bowl, mix the strong white bread flour, caster sugar, yeast, and a pinch of salt.

2. Incorporate the softened unsalted butter, warm milk, and eggs into the dry ingredients. Mix until there is a dough. A soft dough.

3. Work the dough on a surface dusted with flour for approximately 10 minutes, until it develops a smooth, elastic texture. Alternatively, this step can be performed in a stand mixer, using a dough hook attachment.

4. Put the dough into a bowl that has been lightly oiled. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and place it in a warm area. Let the dough rise for about 1 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

5. After it has risen, deflate the dough (punch it down), turn it out onto a floured surface, and shape it into a ball (if necessary, do this with the dough in thirds). Work the gluten (this gives structure to the finished product) by rolling the dough into a log about 12 inches long.

6. Cut circles from the dough using a round cutter and arrange them on a baking sheet that is floured. Drape a cloth over the top and allow the dough rounds to rise once more for 30 to 45 minutes.

7. *Heat* vegetable oil in a deep pan or deep-fat fryer to 180°C (356°F).
*Carefully fry* the doughnuts in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

8. Using a slotted spoon, remove the doughnuts and drain them on paper towels. While they are still warm, roll them in extra caster sugar.

9. Fill a piping bag with a fitted small nozzle with raspberry or strawberry jam. Poke a hole in each doughnut and fill with the jam.

10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container once cooled. Enjoy!

Jam Doughnuts Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Large mixing bowl
2. Measuring cups and spoons
3. Stand mixer with dough hook attachment (optional)
4. Clean cloth
5. Rolling pin (optional)
6. Round cutter
7. Baking sheet
8. Deep pan or deep-fat fryer
9. Slotted spoon
10. Paper towels
11. Piping bag with small nozzle

FAQ

• Q: Can I use plain flour instead of bread flour?A: To achieve a chewy texture, I recommend using bread flour. However, if you need to use plain flour, it is an acceptable substitute. Your finished doughnuts may be slightly less chewy than they would be with bread flour.
• Q: How can I ensure the doughnuts aren’t greasy after frying?Ensure the oil is at the appropriate temperature (about 180°C/350°F) so that the doughnuts fry soon and don’t soak up too much oil. After frying, drain them on paper towels.
• Q: Can I use a different type of jam?A: Yes, you can use any jam that you enjoy, such as apricot or blueberry. Just make sure it is smooth for easy filling.
• Q: How do I fill the doughnuts with jam?To inject the jam into the center of each doughnut once they’ve cooled slightly, use a piping bag with a small, pointed nozzle.
• Q: How long will the doughnuts stay fresh?A: A day is the ideal time to enjoy them, but they can be stowed in an airtight container for as long as 2 days. To refresh them, reheat in the oven.
• Q: Can I bake the doughnuts instead of frying?A: A different texture will result from baking, but they can be baked in the oven at 180°C/350°F for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
• Q: What’s the best way to coat the doughnuts with sugar?A: Immediately after frying, roll the warm doughnuts in caster sugar so that it sticks better. For a little extra flavor, you can also add some cinnamon to the sugar.

Jam Doughnuts Recipe Substitutions and Variations

You can use all-purpose flour instead of strong white bread flour, but the texture could be a little different.
For caster sugar, if you don’t have any, use granulated sugar.

For light brown sugar, you can use the same amount of dark brown sugar.

For powdered sugar, use the same amount of granulated sugar.

For super fine sugar, use the same amount of finely granulated sugar.
If you lack fast-action yeast, you can resort to using active dry yeast normally. But just know, it requires warm water to work its magic before you can put it to work in the recipe.
Use salted butter instead of unsalted butter; however, eliminate the pinch of salt from the recipe.
If you favor a different kind of jam, you can replace the raspberry or strawberry jam with apricot or blueberry jam.

Pro Tips

1. Check Dough Consistency: When mixing the dough, aim for a slightly sticky texture. It should be soft and elastic but not too wet. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour, a tablespoon at a time.