Proto-Sufganiyot
Graphic by Angelie Zaslavsky
This is a surprisingly satisfying alternative to the whole jelly-donut-bomb-in-my-stomach Chanuka treat. It’s a simple fried jelly sandwich, and you can make it any time of year.
SERVES 1
Ingredients:
1 large egg 2 teaspoons sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 slices challah or sandwich bread about 1/4 inch thick. 2 tablespoons best-quality jam or jelly (or dulce de leche!) butter or oil, or a little of both Powdered sugar, optional
Directions
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Place the egg, sugar and vanilla in a pie plate and mix well.
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Cut the crusts off your bread and eat them. Spread the jam to the edges of each slice.
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Lay the sandwich in the eg mixture, flipping occasionally, until it has absorbed the liquid. Yes, you are making a filled French toast.
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Heat enough oil and/or butter in a frying pan over a medium heat. The fat should generously cover the bottom of the pan.
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Using oil and butter allows you to raise the smoke point and et a crisper sandwich.
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Fry until golden brown on each side
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Cut in half, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
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