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Soft, fluffy, and stuffed with peanut butter and jelly – these bakery style doughnuts are a classic!
Question: Is there anything better than homemade bakery style peanut butter and jelly doughnuts?!
The answer: NOPE. They are the best. And that’s that. These decadent treats are covered in sugar, oozing with a sweet, creamy peanut butter + jelly center, and totally CALLING YOUR NAME. Put this treat at the top of your “to-make” list, now!
Growing up my mother made these doughnuts once a year – on Christmas eve – as an appetizer. She always said, if you can’t eat dessert first on Christmas eve… then when? God I love that woman.
When we were very young – my brother and I – we would patiently sit at our little breakfast bar – popped up dangerously on both knees (for the best view) – watching her cut the dough, fill it with creamy peanut butter and sweet jam, and then, quite dramatically, drop it in the fiercely shimmering hot oil hissing away on the back burner. It was quite a show!
Each year as we grew, our part helping in the magical donut making process progressed. It took me until I was 14 to face the oil and fry my very own batch (sizzling oil has a much louder bark than bite… as long as you’re careful), but since that day I’ve made them, just like mom, once a year.
Ok… maybe more than once! More like 10 times a year. These doughnuts are far too enjoyable to make so infrequently 😉 They’re also a blast to make. The dough is easy to assemble, and although it does require two rises, you can busy yourself around the house, watch a tv show, or even run errands while it rests. And the filling couldn’t be easier! All you need is peanut butter and jelly. I used a jar of homemade raspberry jam we had hidden in the fridge as the jelly, and delightfully sweet Jif creamy peanut butter for the PB part. Easy peasy!
So… go get in the kitchen, friend! These doughnuts aren’t going to fry themselves. And you know you want a bite… 😉 xoxo
Bakery Style Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 3/4 cup warm full-fat milk (110° to 115°)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling the doughnuts in
- 1 egg yolk + 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup jelly
- 1/4 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 cups Crisco Vegetable Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl dissolve yeast in warm water, set aside and allow it to foam up; about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine warm milk and butter, whisk until butter has completely dissolved. Add in sugar, egg yolk and egg, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft ball of dough (don't knead the dough just yet).
- Place ball of dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover tightly with saran wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
When the hour has passed:
- Punch the dough down and turn it onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8 times.
- Divide the dough in half, creating two even sized balls of dough.
- Roll each portion out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut each side with a lightly floured 2-1/2-in. round cutter. Place 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter and 1/2 teaspoon jelly in the center of half of the circles. Brush the edges lightly with egg white, then top with remaining circles. Press the edges together tightly to seal.
- Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
- When ready to fry, heat oil to 360°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, then roll the warm doughnuts in extra sugar.
This is mine kind of pb&j! Love these!!
How many donuts with this recipe make?
Your momma is one smart lady! Love these!
I would toootally break out the oil for these babies!
I’m not usually a doughnut fan, but these look amazing. I think it’s the pb & j combo. I can’t resist! Love the photos!
WHOA!!! I shouldn’t have read this on an empty stomach! Now I’m dying for one of these donuts! They look amazing! #client
Sarah, thank you SO much 🙂
Made today…kids loved them. Tastes like a deep fried pb and j!
Hi Steph! Thanks so much for letting me know you made and enjoyed this recipe 🙂 I agree with the deep fried pb & j taste comparison – so darn good!
hi there! These look soooo good! I’m gone ng to try them out for my husband for Valentine’s Day. How many donuts does this recipe yield? Thanks!
And also, are these any good the next day? Or should they be eaten immediately? Thanks!
Hi Dana! What a lucky husband you have 🙂 This recipe makes about 1 dozen (give or take) and is best eaten right away. That said, they will hold for 24 hours. I just find they’re the most delicious right out of the oil… so crispy and sweet. Please let me know how they turn out!
Hi Diana, for this recipe can I bake instate of frying?
Do you use granulated sugar to mix and confectioners sugar to dust? Just wondering because it didn’t specify☺
Hi Kioko! You’ll want to use granulated sugar for both 😉 I updated the recipe so it’s more clear. Enjoy!
Ohhhh my! Picking my jaw up off the floor! It’s recipes like this that make me sad to have a peanut allergy!
Hi Trina. You could try making these with almond butter or maybe even nutella?
Just made these for breakfast tomorrow. They are amazing and the directions were great! I had never attempted to make doughnuts before and I’m sure they will be a new regular. I also shared the link to this post on my facebook and instagram. Thank you for such a great recipie
Thank you for letting me know, Samantha! So happy you enjoyed this recipe – it’s one of my favorites!!!
“1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more”
What does that mean?
How much more?
My sister is a HUGE fan of peanut butter and jelly, so these doughnuts are going to be a hit with her!!! 🙂
These were outstanding! Simple to make and the texture is perfect. Tall glass of whole milk is recommended to wash them down!
So so happy to hear it, Mimi! I definitely agree – these doughnuts beg for a milk chaser 😉
Amazing recipe. Its easy and delicious. your recipes are awesome,love them all . I’ve made this donuts maybe 6 times by now and my family loves them. The recipe itself is easy and the directions are easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
I need to make these for a wedding as a finger food for 75 people. They look really good! I can wait for a trial run. Can I prep these the night before then fry in the morning?
Thank you for sharing this recipe…..
Hi Tanisha. I have never tried letting them rise overnight, so I would definitely do a trial run before your event if you plan to try the overnight method. I hope it works! And would love to hear your results 🙂
Awesome! Thanks for the response. Super busy helping my niece planning her wedding. I will definitely let you know. I hope to try tonight for a trial run and take them to work. My niece’s fiancé proposed to her on their hike in San Francisco while eating their peanut butter sandwich. That’s why I’m super interested in trying this and doing this for them. Sorry this is lengthy but I’m excited!!
Thanks again
Tanisha
What a sweet story! You’re so thoughtful to make these doughnuts for them. I can’t wait to hear how they turn out. And congrats to your niece and her fiance 🙂
This is the first time I’ve ever seen a jam doughnut with the filling already inside before frying. I can’t wait to try this!
I find it so much easier than trying to fill the already fried doughnuts 😉 Can’t wait to hear how they turn out!!! xo
Hi Ashley!
In your recipe , you use two packages of yeast….does this mean 4 1/2 tsp?
Thanks!
Chelsea
Hi Chelsea! I used two 1/4 oz packages 🙂
Hello..saw your recipe and so simple. Im planning to make it this weekend with my kids and with a twist filling like put a matcha cookies and cream dulce de leche.
I just want to ask if this recipe is also good to use for hole doughnut recipe or boston cream doughnut. Instead of circle shape doughnut.
I hope to hear from you soon.
God bless and waiting for more recipe you will post
Could you use already made doygh,if so what kind
Could you use already made dough anbd just stuff with obj if so what kind of dough….pastry???????
Tried this recipe and my family loved it! Thank you
Excited to try these ! Do u think I can assemble these the night before and fry them in the morning.?