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Directions:Directions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
Place all ingredients and ½ water, into the mixer bowl. You can mix by hand if preferred.
* Start kneading on low speed while slowly adding the remaining water. * Increase to medium speed and continue kneading until the dough comes together and is moist, not dry. * Knead for 10-12 minutes in the mixer (or 15 minutes by hand) * Lightly oil your hands, remove the dough, and form into a smooth ball.
2. First Proof:
* Return the dough ball to the bowl, drizzle with a little oil, and rub to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. Let the dough proof for about 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
3. Shape the Donuts:
* After proofing, punch down the dough to release air. * Divide the dough into 65 gram portions and roll each into a smooth ball * Place each ball on a 3x3-inch parchment paper square * Cover the balls and let them proof for another 20 minutes 4. Fry the Donuts:
* Heat canola oil in a large pan to 365ºF. Use a thermometer to maintain the correct temperature * Carefully place each donut, along with it's parchment paper, into the hot oil. The parchment will slide off and can be removed with tongs * Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and fry the other side until golden * Remove the donuts from the oil snf place them on a paper towel or cooling rack to drain excess oil 5. Fill and Finish:
* Use a sharp paring knife to create a small hole in the side of each donut * Fill a piping bag with raspberry preserves and inject the jelly into each donut * Dust the tops generously with powdered sugar.
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