"The young State of Israel has created many of its own customs. One is serving jelly doughnuts at Hanukkah, which are fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days instead of one...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 scant tablespoon (1 package) dry yeast
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4 tablespoons sugar
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3/4 cup lukewarm milk or warm water*
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Pinch of salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 eggs, separated
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter or pareve margarine, softened*
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Apricot or strawberry preserves
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Sugar
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Vegetable oil for deep-frying