Whole Wheat Sufganiyot

Thanks to Tamar Genger of Joy of Kosher for sharing this recipe!

It is hard to make jelly doughnuts into health food, but this recipe provides whole grains and a little fruit.

Ingredients:

3 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup nondairy milk, such as almond or soy
1/2 cup all fruit preserves
1/2 cup olive oil, divided

Directions:

1. Mix whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and sugar in a large bowl. Stir eggs, vanilla, milk and 1/4 cup oil in a separate bowl.
2. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix to combine. Knead dough for a few minutes. Take about 2 tablespoons of the dough and roll into a small ball, flatten in your hand and spoon in a drop of jelly.
3. Fold up the dough to cover the jelly and maintain the round shape. Makes about 24.Heat oil over high heat, once hot add doughnut and roll around in the oil until all sides are golden browned. Watch it closely, it can burn easily. Remove from heat and allow to drain on paper towels. Before serving, heat in hot oven for 5 minutes.

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