Jelly Doughnuts

Some days call for an extra-special treat, and there's none better than a homemade jelly doughnut. These beauties are everything you want in a doughnut: soft, pillowy dough that fries up golden and light and is rolled in crunchy sugar. And then there’s the best part—the surprise jam center that takes them completely over the top. Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, they are a special treat that disappears fast, especially around the holidays. Pile them on a platter for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break!

• 1 cup warm milk (105°F to 110°F)
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast (one 0.25-ounce packet)
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, cubed, at room temperature
• Vegetable oil, for frying, plus more for the bowl
• 3/4 cup seedless raspberry or strawberry jam, loosened with a whisk