Sufganiyah (Hebrew: סופגנייה or סופגניה, Hebrew: [ˌsufɡaniˈja]; pl.: sufganiyot, Hebrew: סופגניות, Hebrew: [ˌsufɡaniˈjot], or in Yiddish pontshke פּאָנטשקע) is a round jelly doughnut eaten around the world during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

Dec 6, 2024 · Sufganiyot are light and fluffy doughnuts made with a yeasted, enriched dough. Once fried, they’re sprinkled with sugar and filled with sweet fruit preserves, jam or jelly. Hanukkah just wouldn’t be Hanukkah without them.

Feb 14, 2024 · A cross between a beignet and a jelly donut, sufganiyot are pillowy donuts eaten in Israel and around the world during Hanukkah, when foods fried in oil symbolize the miracle of oil that burned for eight days instead of one in the Hanukkah story.

Dec 5, 2019 · Sufganiyot (pronounced soof-gahn-eeyot) are traditional Hanukkah jelly-filled doughnuts fried in oil. These delectable sweet Israeli treats have a fascinating history. Here I present a step-by-step recipe for perfect homemade sufganiyot. I also share all the secrets for making a truly bakery-worthy confection.

Nov 13, 2023 · These deep-fried delicacies have become popular in Israel as a way to symbolize the miracle of the oil lamps that burned one day’s supply of oil for eight days in the ancient Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Dec 13, 2024 · Sufganiyot are deep-fried pillowy donuts enjoyed during the festival of Hanukkah. This is a traditional Jewish recipe. Fill with your favorite jam or jelly and dust with confectioners' sugar. Jelly-filled doughnuts called sufganiyot are as …

Jan 23, 2025 · Sufganiyot are Israel’s most popular Chanukah food. These powdered jelly doughnuts are by far the best I’ve ever made and are even better than the bakeries'. Weeks prior to Chanukah, you can smell sufganiyot baking wherever you go in Israel tempting you to bite into the fluffy powered pastry.

Dec 4, 2023 · My Hanukkah Jelly Donut recipe (Sufganiyah) makes powdered sugar-covered, homemade jelly donuts that classically made and eaten during Hanukkah!

Dec 9, 2023 · This sufganiyah recipe is simple and oh-so delicious! Whip these up for the 8-days of Hanukkah and celebrate the season.

Dec 30, 2024 · Hanukkah in Israel isn’t complete without indulging in sufganiyot, the iconic jelly doughnuts that symbolize the holiday’s miracle of oil. But what makes a sufganiyah the best? Let’s explore the essential ingredients and qualities that elevate this Hanukkah favorite into a must-try treat. 1. The Perfect Dough.