INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup warm water
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5 teaspoons dry yeast
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1/3 cup plus a pinch granulated sugar
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1 cup warm milk or water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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4 1/4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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2 cups jam or jelly of your choice, at room temperature
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Granulated or confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, if desired