Jelly Donuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (13 3/4 oz.) pkg. hot-roll mix
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. very warm water
1 (12 oz.) jar strawberry preserves
vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

Prepare hot roll mix with 3 tablespoons of the sugar and water.
Let rise, following mix directions.
Turn dough on lightly floured board and knead 10 to 12 times.
Roll out 1/2-inch thick. Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch cookie cutter.
Place on lightly floured board or cookie sheet.
Re-roll and cut leftover dough. Cover with clean towel and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled. Fill electric skillet 2/3 full.
Heat to 370\u00b0.
Fry donuts, turning once.
Drop into bowl of remaining sugar and coat well. Cut a slit in the side of donut and fill with strawberry preserves, using a large pastry or frosting bag.