A jelly doughnut, or jam donut, is a

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filling. Varieties include the Polish '' pączki'', the German ''

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sufganiyot ( he, סופגנייה or ; plural: , he, סופגניות ) is a round jelly doughnut eaten in Israel and around the world on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. The doughnut is deep-fried, injected with jam or custard, and then topped with p ...

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History

The first record of a jelly doughnut appeared in the Polish translation (''Kuchmistrzostwo'') of a German cookbook published in 1532. It is uncertain whether or not that was the precise date of the jelly doughnut's invention. Known then as ''Gefüllte Krapfen'', it spread throughout

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over the next century, sometimes with other fillings considering sugar and jelly was sparsely found at the time, but Caribbean sugar plantations made both more widely available.

By region

Australia

Hot jam doughnuts are popular all over Victoria. They can be found at fairs and markets, and they are commonly sold out of food trucks. They are similar to traditional German and American jelly doughnuts, but with more yeast in the dough and always served very hot. They are served so warm that it is common for consumers to burn their tongue on the jam.

United States

A 1942 headline in the '' Hartford Courant Of Connecticut'' reported that "Jelly Doughnut Diets Harmful to War Effort." A 1976 ''

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'' story explains how to make jelly doughnuts from scratch for a "tasty after-school" snack for youngsters. In a 1997 taste test,

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graded jelly doughnuts from a local doughnut shop higher than ones from national chain doughnut shops.

Israel

Jelly- or custard-filled doughnuts are known as

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and are a popular

Hanukkah or English translation: 'Establishing' or 'Dedication' (of the Temple in Jerusalem) , nickname = , observedby = Jews , begins = 25 Kislev , ends = 2 Tevet or 3 Tevet , celebrations = Lighting candles each night. ...

treat. They are cooked in oil which is in keeping with the theme of the holiday, celebrating one day's worth of oil "keeping a sacred lamp alight for eight."Bill Daley
Move over, latkes
Sufganiyot make a sweet presence on the Hanukkah table (Recipe) November 1, 2006 Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois)

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