I like the idea of Advent, even if as a Jew it doesn't have the same meaning to me as for those who actually observe the season. But the concept of an expectant waiting for something joyous and wonderful is very nice and goes well with other Midwinter themes.
For me, the most wonderful thing about Hanukkah has always been my mother's jelly donuts, which were the reason I counted the days till the first or second night of the festivities, when my mom would spend the whole afternoon making them. Oil-fried foods are a big part of the holiday's tradition (to commemorate of the oil that sustained the Temple's Menorah for eight nights and eight days and what once was your shapely thighs), and nothing is better than homemade donuts. The classic version calls for jelly, but we've also experimented with dulce de leche and Nutella (the husband's favorite). If you ask me, blackcurrant jelly is best, but those who didn't grow up on a very particular way of making Hanukkah donuts would enjoy it equally filled with any not-too-sweet jelly or jam.
As my gift to you and a contribution to Andy Tauer's Advent Calendar, here is my mother's recipe:
For me, the most wonderful thing about Hanukkah has always been my mother's jelly donuts, which were the reason I counted the days till the first or second night of the festivities, when my mom would spend the whole afternoon making them. Oil-fried foods are a big part of the holiday's tradition (to commemorate of the oil that sustained the Temple's Menorah for eight nights and eight days and what once was your shapely thighs), and nothing is better than homemade donuts. The classic version calls for jelly, but we've also experimented with dulce de leche and Nutella (the husband's favorite). If you ask me, blackcurrant jelly is best, but those who didn't grow up on a very particular way of making Hanukkah donuts would enjoy it equally filled with any not-too-sweet jelly or jam.
As my gift to you and a contribution to Andy Tauer's Advent Calendar, here is my mother's recipe:
Nina's Jelly Donuts
For the dough:
A little more than 5 cups all purpose flour
1 pack dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm milk
1 egg
2 egg yolks
4 tbs melted butter
2tbs cognac
4 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Frying:
1 bottle vegetable oil
Filling:
blackcurrant jelly/jam/confiture
powdered sugar for sprinkling- preferably vanilla sugar
How to:
1. Dissolve yeast in ¼ cup warm milk (100F degrees)
2. Mix together all dough ingredients, yeast mixture included. Add the flour one cup at a time, making sure how much of the last cup is needed. Knead together JUST until smooth and non-sticky. Don’t overdo it. Let rise for two hours, covered with a towel in a warm spot.
3. Halve the dough without much kneading, .
4. Roll out one half and flatten it until it’s less than ¼ inch thin.
5. Take an empty glass or a round cookie cutter of equal size and GENTLY mark with it circles on the dough leaf.
6. Place 1½ teaspoons of jelly in the middle of each circle.
7. Roll out the other part of the dough. Gently and carefully use it to cover the jelly-filled other half. Don’t let too much air inside.
8. Cut dough circles using the glass/cookie cutter. Make sure that the jelly is in the middle of each donut.
9. Put donuts on a flour-sprinkled baking pan, cover and let rise again for about 45 minutes.
10. Heat oil in a large (but not too deep) pan that has a cover. When it’s very hot put a few donuts in and cover for 5 seconds. Lift cover; check if the sides are already golden. If so, turn donuts and fry uncovered.
11. Fry until golden and nice, remove to a paper towel covered tray and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tips and Notes:
1. The reason you don’t want to over knead the dough is to not make it too dry and floury, which might result in donuts that won’t seal.
2. The same goes for the amount of flour in the recipe. It’s usually a little more than 5 cups, but add gradually.
3. According to my mom, adding cognac to the dough makes it absorb less oil.
4. Covering the jelly with the second part of the dough is easier than it sounds. Use both hands.
5. My mom adds peeled chunks of carrot in the oil. They absorb the frying odor.
6. Use the best jelly you can find.
7. These donuts freeze well and are great when defrosted and microwaved for about 35 seconds each. Just be careful, the jelly is hot.
8. Gym membership not included but very much needed after a week of snacking on these donuts.
And now to the real giveaway: a Thuja root box with a full bottle of the winner's choice from Tauer Perfumes, shipped directly from Zurich. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post. The contest is open to all.
I'll announce the winner tomorrow.
Photo of Hanukkah donuts: life.com
The donuts sound great!! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, the draw, and holiday cheer!
ReplyDeleteDonuts are my favorite sweets, many thanks for the recipe. Alica - [email protected]
ReplyDeleteAs I was reading your description of the donuts, I was thinking "OK, MUST google 'Hanukah Donuts Recipt' as soon as I've posted a comment" then lo and behold I didn't have to! Thanks for the recipe. And for the giveaway prize opportunity. I know which bottle I'd ask for........
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah! The donuts sound incredible.
ReplyDeleteHi Gaia, I've been meaning to post anyway to thank you for the good reading and great tips I've gotten from your blog this year. First of all, it was your raving that turned me on to L'Air du Desert Marocain; second, the Bobbi Brown gel eyeliners have rocked my boring makeup routine; third, thanks for being so responsive when I asked about a more prominent search feature. Happy holidays and thanks again, Millicent
ReplyDeletemy god, nutella donuts! why did i never think of this before????
ReplyDeletethanks for the recipe, i think i will try the nutella version soon!
and a full bottle is very very generous! (if i can't win again, please ignore, but still thanks for the giveaway and recipes!)
mmm... donuts!
ReplyDeleteThe "Hot Light" will be on at my house in the morning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a such a wonderful Non-Blonde 2009. Here's to more great Non-Blondeness in 2010!
Those donuts sound amazing! It would also be terrific to win that draw! :) Happy Holidays!!!!---JenM
ReplyDeleteFabulous receipe, I really want to try that one out. Love the blog, I read it everyday. I also love Andy's perfumes, and there are a couple I still haven't tried. I am loving his advent calender as well.
ReplyDeleteHanukkah Sameah! :)
ReplyDeleteI hear that phrase "our once shapely thighs" in my head as I savor a jelly donut. Thanks for the recips-am sure they are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. From where I come, doughnuts are usually made with curds. This is something different, I'll have to try it some day. Hey, and nice prize today ;) Ms Who
ReplyDeleteYour Donuts sound delicious. Best season's greetings.
ReplyDeleteI agree that this time of year is really special, I think I actually prefer the run up to Christmas more than the day itself. Those doughnuts sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe sounds delicious! Please enter me in the draw.
ReplyDeletefestive wishes!
Kirsten
I've never tried those before, looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day :)
Those doughnuts look really good - and Andy's advent calender is always awesoe!
ReplyDeleteOk, i suppose, my original comment ("Hanukkah Sameah") wasn't approved, so I'll translate it from Hebrew and say: Happy Hanukkah, Andy! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm in for donuts! And for Andy's generous give-aways, obvs.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I don't know what excites me more, Nutella filled donuts or perfume??!! I think it may be the 'fume!
ReplyDeleteHappy Chanukka!
ReplyDeleteMy husband tried to get his mom to send donuts from Israel - we live in Sweden - she didn't(!) but we got lots of other sweets and sevivonim. ;)
So thanks for the recipe, maybe we can make some now...even though I doubt they'd turn out good...
This sounds like a great treat and giveaway! Thanks and have a pleasant Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI have to try this recpipe. I like donuts very much although they are quite fattening ;-)
ReplyDeleteMarcin - [email protected]
This advent give-away by Andy is an absolutely wonderful idea and very generous of him as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe and I'd like to be included in the draw of course. :)
hello ! thank you for sharing the special receipt! i will find time to make it with my daughter, she d love it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Chanukah! And thank you for the brilliant recipe. I never thought of using Nutella. Mmmmmmmmm...
ReplyDeletethanks for the super recipe and help the guilt with entering the advent calender. I have just returned from a giant menorah candlelighting in the centre of hong kong which was truly special and uplifting...full of light. Thanks AT for your amazing generosity and also you amazing perfumes (i have yet to sample)
ReplyDeletehongkongmom
ahh that beautiful box again *crosses fingers* maybe I'll win this time.
ReplyDeleteThose donuts sure look yummy, I think most people would prefer I don't go around that much hot oil though as I'm always burning myself in the kitchen LOL
Hi Gaia,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am a blonde :-) and I only have three cats, we share the same birthyear AND the same first bought-for-self perfume, Paloma Picasso. Oh, and I moved house this year as well :-).
This is a good opportunity to say how much I like your blog. It's very inspirational: bought the Paul & Joe lipstick and eyeshadow for cat ladies :-) as a christmas present for my mum (and myself :-D), because of your blogpost.
So, keep up the good work and a happy holiday season to you and your loved ones!
I've printed the recipe - a big thank you to your mother!
ReplyDeleteAnd a big thank you to Andy for the prize as well :-)
We are all spoilt.
Wow, I'm hungry now! Thanks for the recipe - they look delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm always so tempted to try to make doughnuts at home, but I'm a bit afraid of all that oil. What do you do with it after the doughnuts are ready? Now I wish I had a biodiesel car :)
ReplyDeleteSweet tooth, here I am and I am also a perfume lover. Thank you for hosting Andy's advent calendar.
ReplyDeleteAll the best
R
Many thanks for sharing your mom's recipe and your husband's twist of a Nutella donut. I anticipate an ugly scene of the 6 Devine males salivating all over the kitchen floor at the prospect.
ReplyDeleteHi! I've been around here sometimes..but never posted! Nice to meet you! And thanks for the recipe, sounds really delicious, Homer Simpson would love them! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd,yes,thanks for the draw too!
Have a great day!
Silvia
Yes, nothing's better than homemade donuts! I used to eat them with plum jam and a cup of warm milk.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, Gaia. Those donuts look pretty much like Dutch "oilballs" (olieballen) that are traditionally eaten on New Year Day. The only thing different - there is no jelly in oilballs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe and please enter me in the draw. :)
ReplyDelete-Cecilia H.-
I've never tried making donuts myself, thanks for this recipe and for hosting the draw!
ReplyDeleteGood morning everybody! Dear Gaia, what a tasty-yummi recipe, directly from the source (…when you live in Switzerland, it’s not easy do get good donuts ; ) ) !
ReplyDeleteDear Andy, thanx a lot for the beautiful Scent-Apero yesterday! It was a pleasure for all senses and I really enjoyed talking with you.
Have a very nice Sunday everybody, best regards, Till
These donuts look so delicious, thanks for the recipe! Have a lovely Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! I need a change from the latkes I always make. Happy Chanukah to you and your whole family, Simone
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I can't cook, but I'm going to try this out, simply because you made the donuts sound so good!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe sounds delicious! I very well may try making those next week, thanks :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent prize for the draw, thanks for including me.
These donuts sound delicious! We've just been given some jellies that I'd like to try. Thanks for posting the recipe and all the accompanyng tips, and for doing the draw, of course. Warm wishes for Hanukkah.
ReplyDeleteOh thank u for chance to win and a wonderful (i hope!) recipe!
ReplyDeleteoh thank you!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love donuts but have never yet tried to do them myself. You got me tempted. Please also enter me into the draw. Enjoy your Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThe donuts sounds delicious, thank you for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteNutella-filled donuts? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm........
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the recipe and have a wonderful day!
Pick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteLike you, I most enjoy the holiday season's special family recipes. This is likely to be my last year in my home town for Xmas, and... wait! You know what? Writing that made me realize that I need to take some time off and spend it with my family this year.
Anyway-- baking together with my mom is a magical experience that reminds me what the holiday is about. Kudos to you for sharing your recipe.
Oh, homemade jelly doughnuts! I had a friend who used to make these--none of the nozzle-shot filling that commercial doughnuts have, but a little bundle of filling (raspberry jam, usually) tucked inside like a Christmas present.
ReplyDeleteIf I weren't so mortally afraid of deep-fat frying, I would probably make some on my day off. Maybe I will anyway....
Sounds good! Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThe doughnuts sound great and thanks for the draw
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your recipe--today is my day for making my mom's biscotti, another holiday tradition! What we take for granted as kids, becomes an important and meaningful memory as adults. And, oh all of the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen--is that where we all first experienced our love of "perfume"?
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays to you and yours, from one Jersey Girl to another. xo JE
Kudos to you for preserving and passing on the family donut recipe. These traditions need to be held on to, or the industrialized foods will be all we have.
ReplyDeleteAnd Andy's boxes look wonderful! Sign me up!
Lovely post! I think we'll have to try those donuts too. I don't generally care for them, EXCEPT for homemade ones... my father used to make some too. And besides, Nina is my younger daughter's name (the older is named Maia). Hoping the coincidences here are a sign this is my lucky day; those boxes are stunning, and a whole bottle, too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, those Donuts sound amazing. I am trying very hard to stay out of the kitchen until the urge to make them has died down. My diet! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great blog, Gaia - I really enjoy reading it and hope you have a wonderful Yule in your new home and a very happy 2010.
If Andy's reading - I'd love to win one of those beautiful boxes with a bottle of ooooh, pretty much anything of his in it (what I'd choose varies from day to day). I'm really sad I missed his annual Scent Apero yesterday, but I didn't want to share my germs.
Delicious recipe. Please enter me in the draw!
ReplyDeleteMMmmm.....donuts. Sign me up!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a yummy-looking recipe! Thanks for hosting today's Tauer Advent Calendar giveaway -- please do enter me (drannit at gmail dot com).
ReplyDelete[email protected]
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays Andy!
ReplyDeleteAlways wanted to try making my own donuts =P Any chance you'll be making any and sending them over to Taiwan? =)
ReplyDeleteThe donuts do sound delicious—and so does a chance to wear some of Andy's wonderful creations. Please enter me in!
ReplyDeleteWow those donuts look delicious, please enter me in the draw.Thanks and have a great sunday.
ReplyDeleteThose doughnuts look amazing! And a great giveaway too, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe sounds delicious -thank you for that! What an awesome prize - please sign me up!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm. Haven't seen blackcurrant jelly around here, but maybe some seedy blackberry and raspberry jam. Thanks for the recipe and the chance for the generous giveaway, and Happy Holidays to you both.
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look so tempting. I bet you need a deep fryer though. Happy Hanukkah!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Awesome recipe, awesome drawing. Add me please!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Katie
Several times I've meant to comment; especially when your post causes me to buy something new that I end up loving, and once or twice to disagree. However, the sweetness of sharing your family tradition and recipe with us at the holidays convinced me to comment, even if only to say thank you! P.S. My favorite is current, because it's tart compared to the sweetness.
ReplyDeleteNice recipe!
ReplyDeleteI used to live near a beautiful windy beach. There was a stall selling hot doughnuts nearby & it was the best thing ever to pick up a box & eat them at the end of a walk.
ReplyDeleteYou reminded me I need to do that again soon :-)
Thanks for the recipe, tips (definitely need to try the carrots) and draw. Happy Hanukkah! nicolibba
ReplyDeleteJust started reading this blog~ it's now one of my favorite readings of the day! Jelly donuts here I come!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had someone to make me homemade jelly donuts, since I know we won't do it ourselves (deep frying didn't go well the previous times). Your moms' donuts sound like a great holiday tradition. And of course, I would love to be entered in the draw!
ReplyDeletethank you for the recipe.. and have a nice day
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely holiday memory and tradition. Thanks for sharing-sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteThe dougnuts look delicious. Please enter me into the draw. Thank you. Betty
ReplyDeleteNutella donuts? And I thought I'd spread it on everything!
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah!
Nutella-filled donuts sounds like altogether too much deliciousness :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, and for the giveaway!
Please count me in, thanks and the donuts look really yummy...
ReplyDeleteexcellent sounding recipe-I'll try it for the holidays. And for Andy Tauer, your scents are amazing, and this Advent is super!
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look fabulous! And I'd love to be entered in the draw. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious. THanks for sharing the recipe. Please enter me in the drawing as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great receipe...Please enter me in the drawing....Have a great Sunday!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! I hope to be picked for AT's advent prize!
ReplyDeleteThe wooden boxes are really beautiful and that recipe, I have to try that one...
ReplyDeleteThanks
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I've never tried fresh homemade donuts, but my husband's mother used to make them and he raves about them. Thanks for the recipe, and thanks for the draw. I've been reading your blog for a long time, but this is my first comment.
ReplyDeleteKaren M.
These donuts look delicious! It is a brilliant way of treat for any occasion. I love them.
ReplyDeleteooh, can't wait to try these!! Thanks for the recipe, and thanks to Andy for another amazing gift!
ReplyDeleteVeda
The jelly donuts sound delicious, and I'm really craving that beautiful Thuja wood box. Hope I win!
ReplyDeleteNever tried making my own donuts but your Mom's recipe (Please tell her thanks for sharing!!) looks straight-forward and delicious. Will have to jump into donut making with both feet.
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm, Nutella filled donuts.
Mmm they sound and look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI do love the sound of those donuts! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteMmmm ... doughnuts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the contest!
I want to win!!! please enter my name in the draw, and now I want donuts... mmmm donuts...
ReplyDeleteQuite a good- sounding recipe!! Thank you for hosting on your never-a-dull-moment and fun blog! hotlanta linda :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the conversation that emerges between these different traditions--Andy's advent calendar, your Hanukkah donuts. This post is a gift.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, it sounds amazing. And what a GREAT draw, please enter me.
ReplyDeleteooh those jelly donuts sound sooo good!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be entered in the draw. Thanks!
I guess I'll love your mother's donuts if I have the chance to try them. Happy holiday and thanks for this opportunity! :X
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great! Both the donuts and the draw :)
ReplyDeleteMmmm donuts!
ReplyDeleteAndy, I so appreciate you taking us on this adventure to learn about other blogs. Especially one that gives donut recipes!!! Happy Hanukkah!
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredible recipe for doughnuts! Happy Hanukkah!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me too. I can only repeat what others have said: that recipe sounds amazing! But I too am afraid of deep frying, not so much for the calories (gulp) but for gettin burned by little drops of flying oil! I wonder if I can convince someone else to make them...
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukhah to you! (I had no idea doughnuts are a holiday tradition.)
Laura M
Hi Gaia! Thank you for this yummy recipe,and for the chance to win this amazing prize. Have a great holiday season!
ReplyDeleteplease count me in, and I'd try that recipe , looks really cool, happy holidays to all!!!
ReplyDeletethat's a really nice recipe! however, i'm not a fan of baking, and my kitchen is so small that i usually buy ready-made...
ReplyDeletebut if i can't have the donuts, at least enter me in the draw :)
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Donuts and perfume..mmm.
ReplyDeleteOh, your doughnuts sound wonderful. My grandfather used to be a doughnut shop owner. He used to win Best of Boston every year! Since he stopped making them, I only eat the ones I make myself. I can't wait to try your recipe.
ReplyDeleteMaking my own donuts sounds like too much work. Id prefer to just go to krispy kreme. Of course, i imagine its a lot easier than making my own fragrance, which it why i want to win the Tauer.
ReplyDeleteI dont understand how the winner will be notified when there is no place to enter any contact information without displaying it to everyone.
Aah, food and scent, two obsessions on one page - how very satisfying. Please enter me in the draw, and thanks for the recipe. I've never eaten a homemade jelly donut, but it sounds amazing, and I might have to try it over the holiday season.
ReplyDeleteYUM, thanks for the recipe for the sufganiyot! They're my favorite-FAVORITE-favorite part of Hanukkah celebrations, and I can't get enough excellent recipes for them. These sound fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to enter the drawing, please!
Here's another Jew who enjoys both, the "institution" of advent and donuts (I liked them with apricot jelly...).
ReplyDeleteMmmm, sufganiyot. Mmmmm, latkes. Mmmm, Tauer perfumes. I love Hanukkah!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, donuts! The Nutella variety sounds wonderful. And thanks to Andy for another drawing! -- ZenArcade (Jennifer)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, the donuts sound delicious! As does the lovely fragrant gift from Tauer, what a treasure!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! i just wanted to reach into the computer screen and have one of those delicious looking doughnuts.
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteThose doughnuts look great!
ReplyDeleteHey, those donuts have my name on them! (I will print out the recipe immediately and hope for the perfume.)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds delicious! I love baking in winter.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the recipe. I haven't made doughnuts for years and years but this one is so tempting that I think I will have to try it!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so much more than just a beauty blog. Your comments are intelligent and they are always a great read. The donuts look really good!
ReplyDeleteI apologize, I think I send my comment few times, I thought it doesn't work. I just realized it's a moderated one. Sorry, hope I didn't cause too much trouble. Best, Maria
ReplyDeleteAh, now I'm hungry for donuts!
ReplyDeleteThank you for participating in this fun little game. :-)
Now why'd you have to post a recipe for donuts...? :D
ReplyDeleteStarts jumping high and low: pick me, pick me!
Hi,Andy ,
ReplyDeleteWhat a surprise, I thought I'd made a mistake ! Surely if I enter your giveaway every year I'll be chosen someday, that would be a huge surprise !!! :)
I wish I had the time to make something so delicious! I made vegan chocolate cupcakes without a mixer during finals and no more baking for a while!
ReplyDeleteThese sound delish! I celebrate Hannukah as well but have never hear of these kinds of donuts. Can't wait to try them out!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteThose donuts sound wonderful - I think I could forget about the calories long enough to eat 1 or 2 or 8.
ReplyDeleteYeah, a new blog to discover. Great! Thanks andy and you too dear Non blonde
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah, and thanks for the drawing!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for your blog! Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteHi! In my country we don't eat donuts during Advent time. But that's not a problem, because I don't like donuts at all. I love Tauer's perfumes instead!
ReplyDeleteMonika at [email protected]
I will definitely take a stab at making these donuts, they look amazing. Thanks again to Andy for his generosity!
ReplyDelete-Jonny Jujube-
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Mmmm....donuts!!! Mmmm...perfume!!! Two of my favorite things :)
ReplyDeleteAVH1010
Hi Andy, Hi Gaia! I love the idea of taking us to get to know other blogs and other people :) PS: These donuts do look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, those donuts look yummy! Love to win the delicious smelling fragrance as well!
ReplyDeleteI'll make a note to make those donuts soon. Happy Hanukkah :)
ReplyDeleteYummy! -Lauren P.
ReplyDeleteSounds good, I do love donuts. Nutella ones sounds divine... I can't imagine actually making them, though. :-D I'd love to be in the drawing. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh, those doughnuts sure look good. I have some lovely seedless raspberry jam I bought to make thumbprints, but I think I've found a better use for it. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to be introduced to your blog. Please enter me for the draw.
ReplyDeleteThat recipe looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering me.
I'd love to win this one, please enter my name in the draw.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks and happy holidays.
I don't usually eat donuts but those look great.
ReplyDeleteThose look dee-licious!
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe. Happy holidays everyone and congratulations to the winner of the draw, if I am not the lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteHmm those look fantastic. Too bad I'm too lazy to attempt it. I'd love to be entered in Andy's draw. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf I knew how I'd post a clip of Shalom Sesame where Moshe Oofnick (the grouch) makes Oof Ganiot. Delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat recipe sounds delicious... Please include me in this draw!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking donuts.
ReplyDeletePlease sign me up for the draw.
Ross Urrere
Wow. Those sound delicious. I'll have to try to make those.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! I look forward to trying it out.
ReplyDeleteMary
Sweet story of holiday memories, I could taste the black currant filled fried donuts! Thank you for sharing your mother's recipe! Happy Hanukah, Kim [email protected]
ReplyDeleteA bottle of Andy's perfume and jelly donuts!!! What could be better? Thank you for your blog, the recipe and hosting this exciting draw! Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteSweet treats evoke so many memories, I could taste the black currant filled fried donuts. Thank you for sharing your mother's special recipe. Happy Hanukah! Kim
ReplyDeleteI love doughnuts!
ReplyDelete(homer voiced) doooohhhnuuuuts...
ReplyDeleteI'm not big on the Krispy-Kreme ones that drive people so mad. I love these kind with yeast. One with a Nutella center? Yum!
Life should have a Nutella center...
Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletemmm look good.
-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com
Utterly decadent... these donuts sound perfect for the holiday season.
ReplyDeletedonuts and giveaways? As always, your taste is impeccable.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Perfume and baked goods! What a great combination! Wonderful draw.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing better than a beautiful box with perfume is a beautiful box with perfume and donuts. But I'll settle for the perfume and wear it while making the donuts. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom used to make homemade doughnuts, but sadly, left no recipe. I am eager to recapture those sweet memories, and Nina's recipe will surely make that possible.
Of course, Andy's perfume is memory making all on its own. Thank you both!
Thanks for the recipe, I like to try making new things. How nice of you to have your advent calendar each year, please include me in the draw !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andy - another generous gift for a very lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteI could only dream of receiving such a beautiful treasure this Christmas.
And, thank you to Gaia for such a delicious recipe. I love Nutella!
Hi Andy,
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to do your Advent calendar every year, please include me in the drawing.
Thanks for recipe and Happy Hanukkah
ReplyDeleteHappy Hanukkah and thanks for the recipe. Please include me in the draw.
ReplyDeleteI've never made donuts, but now I'm very tempted. Thanks for the recipe and the draw
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! Happy Hanukkah!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the recipe, the donuts sound like utter delight, as do a perfume from Andy Tauer!
ReplyDeleteto late or still open. I don't care. Very nice recipe!! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! I'd love to receive Andy's box for Christmas! With some donuts on the side of course! - HVS
ReplyDeleteMmmm donuts. My mom does similar thing but bakes them in the oven.
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look awesome!
ReplyDeleteHome made doughnuts = love; we never had the kind with the filling, so thank you for the recipe. Your entire blog is an inspiration & a gift given freely so thank you more for that! Love the gift idea, very lovely.
ReplyDeleteAmelia/[email protected]
Wow what a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAbout the donuts - we make them about the same here in Romania and the smell drives me crazy when i arrive to my grandmother's house :)
Thanks for the recipe. Nutella & Dulce de Leche, yummm. Andy Tauer perfume in a scented box, even more yumm. Happy Hanukkah! Anna
ReplyDeletePerfect - We just got a metal basket thingy specifically for when we embarked on a doughnut making adventure. I think this recipe means it's time :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. The donuts look yummy. Happy Hanukkah!
ReplyDeletethank you for a wonderful recipe!!
ReplyDeletegreat reciepe.....
ReplyDeleteand great present from andy!
Wow, what a prize! Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThe donuts sound yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love donuts! I will definitely try out this during the holidays.
ReplyDeleteDonuts and nutella?!?! Genius, pure and simple genius!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, and the generous offer!
Amanda
Wow, my daughter would love those doughnuts.
ReplyDeletePlease include me in the draw
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I hope I'm not too late to enter the drawing! I guess I'm a little bit behind... Thank you, Andy for this fun contest and for your generosity. Happy holidays and good luck to all!
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Fantastic recipe! I would love to try that. I would love to enter the drawing as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm probably too late, but I couldn't get to the link earlier.
ReplyDeleteThe donuts sound wonderful!
It sounds absolutely delicious!
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