Jam-Filled Doughnuts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of your favorite jam
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/4 cup sugar for coating

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla extract.
3. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and use a cookie cutter or drinking glass to cut out circles.
6. Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of half of the dough circles.
7. Place another dough circle on top of the jam and press the edges to seal.
8. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Carefully place the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
10. Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
11. Coat the warm doughnuts in sugar or a cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve immediately.