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Sufganiyot — traditional dish from Europe, Israel
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾58gCarbs
🥑16gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Sufganiyot

How to order / say it
Say it סופגניות — [soof-gah-NEE-yoht]
Order I'd like a sufganiyah, please.
Locally אני רוצה סופגניה, בבקשה.
Say locally

Deep-fried doughnuts filled with jelly and topped with powdered sugar.

Why try it?

Sufganiyot are a traditional treat during Hanukkah in Jerusalem, symbolizing the miracle of the oil. These sweet confections are a beloved indulgence during the winter festival.

How it tastes

Light and fluffy with a tender inside, these doughnuts are sweet with a rich jelly filling and a hint of powdered sugar on top. Often served warm.

Origin & History — first documented: 1500

Sufganiyot trace back to Europe in the 16th century, adapting to the Jewish Hanukkah tradition to mark the miracle. They became a celebrated treat in Israel by the early 20th century.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g flour
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🌾 1 tbsp yeast
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🍯 100 g strawberry jam

Method

  1. 1 Mix all ingredients except jam and knead into a dough.
  2. 2 Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
  3. 3 Roll out and cut into small rounds, fill with jam.
  4. 4 Deep fry until golden and dust with powdered sugar.

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