Name: Sufganiyot
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 packet active dry yeast; 3/4 cup lukewarm water or milk (divided (use water to make parve)); 1/4 cup white granulated sugar (divided); 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs (room temperature); 3/4 tsp vanilla extract; 18 ounces unbleached all purpose flour ((500 grams, roughly 3 3/4 cups, plus 1-2 cups more for dusting rolling surfaces)); 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vodka, (brandy, ouzo, or arak); 1 1/4 cup fruit jelly or jam ((10 ounces, 280 grams) - if using a berry jam, double the amount and strain of seeds and pulp before using (directions below)); 3 pints oil with high smoke point for frying ((48 fluid ounces) - avocado or grapeseed work well); 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting