"My mom used to make these when I was growing up. She filled them with raspberry or apricot jam, but prune filling is pretty traditional in Polish and Czech households. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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1 teaspoon salt
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3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup 2% milk
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1/4 cup shortening
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1/4 cup water
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1 large egg, room temperature
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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1 cup seedless raspberry jam