Jam Busters

• active dry yeast↗4 1⁄2 teaspoons
• warm water (110F)1⁄2 cup
• warm milk1⁄2 cup
• butter↗1⁄3 cup
• sugar↗1 1⁄3 cups

  divided

• egg yolks↗3
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• flour↗3 3⁄4 cups
• jam↗3 tablespoons
• egg white, beaten1
• oil (for deep frying)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl disolve yeast in warm water.

2. 2

   Add milk ,soft butter,1/3 cup sugar,egg yolks and salt.

3. 3

   Mix well.

4. 4

   Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.

5. 5

   DO NOT KNEAD.

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top.

7. 7

   Place in a warm draft free place til double,about 90 minutes.

8. 8

   Punch dough down

9. 9

   Knead about 10 times.

10. 10

    Divide in half.

11. 11

    Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with floured 2 1/2 inch round cutter.

12. 12

    Place 1/2 tsp jam in center

13. 13

    Brush edges with egg whites.

14. 14

    Cover and seal tightly.

15. 15

    Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

16. 16

    Fry at 375F for 1-2 minutes per side.

17. 17

    Drain on paper towels

18. 18

    Roll in remaining sugar while still warm.