There are so many reasons to make these gluten-free jelly donuts! Jump to Recipe
If you are gluten-free, the sight of jelly donuts might make you a little sad but, with just a few ingredients, you can easily make your own. I first made these gluten-free jelly donuts for my friends when a bunch of us gathered together on Christmas Eve – which, for that year, was also the first night of Chanukah. So fun! I was more than happy to provide a gluten-free version of a traditional Chanukah treat.
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Although we first made these for Chanukah, please don’t think you need any actual holiday excuse to make these jelly donuts. Is it the weekend? Are you craving a fun dessert? Make these donuts. These would be such a nice treat for a family brunch! Kids and adults will devour them.
We used one of our favorite local jellies to fill these gluten-free donuts – Garnet Gals Blueberry Jam. Yum. You can use absolutely any jam or jelly you have on hand. Get creative! Top them with powdered sugar and you are ready to go.
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Pro tip … this recipe makes super sticky dough – use extra flour as you go. We used Pamela’s gluten-free bread mix flour for this recipe. The Pamela’s website has A TON of gluten-free recipes. Definitely, check it out. We have also used King Arthur Flour and Cup 4 Cup gluten-free flour. Try your favorite flour!
I used a deep, heavy-bottomed pan to fry these donuts in. Keep a plate lined with paper towels nearby so that your donuts can cool immediately. These donuts are best eaten soon after you make them. Trust me, they won’t last long!
Gluten-free Jelly Donuts
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Gluten-free Jelly Donuts
These gluten-free jelly donuts are great for the holidays or just for fun!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 c flour gluten-free
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 c milk
- 1/2 c water
- 4 T blueberry jelly
Instructions
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add milk and water. Stir to combine. Dough will be very sticky. Add more flour as necessary to unstick your fingers.
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Form into small donut shaped circles.
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Heat enough canola oil to fry the donuts. When the oil is hot, gently place your donuts into the oil. Allow the donuts to fry for about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn once.
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Carefully remove donuts from the oil using a slotted spoon. Let cool on paper towels to absorb some of the excess oil.
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Fill a decorator bag with 3 to 4 tablespoons of your favorite jelly. Gently poke a hole in the donut and fill with jelly.
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Dust finished donuts with powdered sugar. Eat promptly!
Other donut recipes and sweet treats …
Grain-free Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Scones
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