Cinnamon Foxberry Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Lingonberry jam (Foxberries)
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 quart Vegetable oil for frying
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Warm the milk to 110 degrees Fahrenheit and stir in the yeast and one tablespoon of sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

4. 4

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes, then place in a greased bowl and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into circles using a doughnut cutter or glass.

6. 6

   Place a small teaspoon of foxberry jam in the center of half the circles, top with another circle, and pinch the edges firmly to seal.

7. 7

   Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar while still warm.