Vegan Chanukah Doughnuts

Vegan Hanukkah donuts. Hanukkah is the perfect excuse to indulge in all things fried, and just because you eat a vegan, egg-free or dairy-free diet doesn't mean you can't also love Hanukkah donuts! This vegan Hanukkah doughnut recipe is a great Israeli treat. For an extra sweet vegan Hanukkah donuts, dust them with a bit of powdered sugar. Scroll down for more vegetarian and vegan Hanukkah recipes to try.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages yeast
• 1/3 cup + 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 4 cups bleached spelt pastry flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup soy milk
• 2 tbsp potato starch
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• oil for frying

Preparation:

In a glass bowl, mix together the yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar and the water until the yeast and sugar has dissolved. Allow to sit for ten minutes.

In a separate large bowl, combine the flour and salt. In a third bowl, combine the 1/3 cup sugar and remaining ingredients, except for oil. Add the yeast mixture, and then gradually add the flour and salt. Combine until a stiff dough forms.

Cover and allow to sit for one hour.

On a floured surface, knead the dough for about one minute, then roll out to about 3/4 inch thickness. Cover with a dish towel or cloth and let rise for about 20 minutes, until doubled in size.

In a deep fryer or a deep pan, heat several inches of oil over high heat. Test the temperature by placing a small piece of dough in the oil. The oil is the right temperature when the dough rises to the surface almost immediately. If it doesn't rise to the top, the oil is not yet hot enough.

Fry the donuts in oil for a minute or two, turning over as needed, until browned on both sides. Allow to drain on paper towels.

Makes about 12 vegan Chanukah donuts.

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