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Jam Busters
 
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 128 Minutes
Servings: 16
These are a typical prairie recipe although in some areas they are called Jelly Doughnuts.
Ingredients:
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110f)
1/2 cup warm milk
1/3 cup butter
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups flour
3 tablespoons jam
1 egg white, beaten
oil (for deep frying)
Directions:
1. In a bowl disolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add milk ,soft butter,1/3 cup sugar,egg yolks and salt.
3. Mix well.
4. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
5. DO NOT KNEAD.
6. Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top.
7. Place in a warm draft free place til double,about 90 minutes.
8. Punch dough down
9. Knead about 10 times.
10. Divide in half.
11. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with floured 2 1/2 inch round cutter.
12. Place 1/2 tsp jam in center
13. Brush edges with egg whites.
14. Cover and seal tightly.
15. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
16. Fry at 375F for 1-2 minutes per side.
17. Drain on paper towels
18. Roll in remaining sugar while still warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com