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PB&J Doughnuts

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
August 9, 2018

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PB&J Doughnuts – Fluffy yeast doughnuts are stuffed with strawberry jelly and covered in peanut butter glaze to make the best pairing for a hot cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.

PB&J Doughnut topped with peanut butter and filled with jelly

We do not mess around with coffee in our house. My husband and I both need a strong, hot cup of coffee to get every day started – sometimes two! But not just any coffee will do. It’s got to have impeccable flavor and the strength to get us going first thing in the morning and keep us going all day.

It’s no surprise that the coffee of choice for us is Dunkin’ Donuts® – I’ve bragged all about this coffee many times before. But now the coffee comes in a Dunkin’ Donuts® 30oz. Canister, which is even better for us because it helps keep the coffee fresh.

Spoonful of Dunkin Donuts ground coffeeCup of Dunkin Donuts coffee

In honor of the new Dunkin’ Donuts® 30oz. Canister, I am sharing my favorite treat to enjoy with a hot cup of Dunkin’ Donuts® coffee – doughnuts, of course! But these aren’t just any doughnuts. Say hello to my PB&J Doughnuts!

PB&J Doughnuts in front of a canister of Dunkin Donuts ground coffeeTop view of PB&J Doughnuts topped with peanut butter and peanut pieces PB&J Doughnut with a bite taken out of it

The thing I love most about these PB&J doughnuts is the familiar flavors- you’ll feel like a kid again, enjoying the simplicity of a PB&J sandwich. But this time, you get to pair the sweetness of the treat with a rich cup of coffee, which makes it more acceptable for breakfast time. And for adults.

If you’re familiar with the yeast doughnuts that I’ve posted previously – like these blackberry slider doughnuts and these pistachio doughnuts – you’ll notice that the dough recipe for these PB&J doughnuts is exactly the same. No need to switch up a tried and true recipe, am I right?

After making the doughnuts, we simply stuff them with store-bought strawberry jelly (or grape jelly if you’re my husband) and then dip in a peanut butter glaze. The peanut butter glaze is the real star of this recipe. It’s the perfect combo of salty and sweet and sits perfectly smooth on the top of each doughnut. Don’t forget the chopped peanuts for a dash of flair on top!

Plate of PB&J Doughnuts

In case these doughnuts are the first you’ll be attempting, here are some tips to make sure you get them exactly right:

  1. Do not skimp on rising time! In order for these doughnuts to get nice and fluffy, they need time to rise. So don’t go cutting corners and thinking you use the dough after it’s only half-risen. Trust me.
  2. Invest in a candy thermometer to monitor the hot oil. Oil temperature is super important when frying – too cold and the food will get greasy and fail to get browned and too hot and the food will brown on the outside but not cook all the way in the center.
  3. Speaking of oil temperature, crowding the pan can dramatically reduce the temperature of the oil. Therefore, you should only fry about 4 doughnuts at a time to keep the temperature steady.
  4. To fill the doughnuts, I used a piping bag. However, if that step seems intimidating, there is no shame in slicing the doughnuts down the middle and stuffing them with the jelly instead.

Don’t forget to pick up your Dunkin’ Donuts® 30oz. Canister to enjoy with these stellar doughnuts. And starting today through September 5th, you can download a special offer from Publix Supermarkets to save up to $1.50 on any Dunkin’ Donuts® 30oz. Canister.

Canister of Dunkin Donuts in a shopping cart

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PB&J Doughnuts

Fluffy yeast doughnuts are stuffed with strawberry jelly and covered in peanut butter glaze to make the best pairing for a hot cup of Dunkin' Donuts coffee.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 20 doughnuts

Ingredients

For the doughnuts:
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 3/4 cup strawberry jelly
  • peanut butter glaze recipe below
  • 1/3 cup salted peanuts chopped
For the peanut butter glaze:
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter smooth
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the doughnuts:
  • First we will begin making the dough. Heat up milk in a small sauce pan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add sugar and salt and stir. Let it cool down to lukewarm to the touch. While milk is cooling, proof the yeast by adding the warm water and yeast in a small bowl and stirring together. Let it activate by setting it aside for 10 minutes.
  • Once milk is cool, add to a large bowl, along with 3 cups of the flour, 2 tablespoons of oil, eggs, and yeast mixture. Stir together with a wooden spoon until combined. The dough will be very thick but still wet and sticky.
  • Place remaining 1 cup of flour on the surface of your counter. Place dough on top of it and begin kneading the dough with the flour until all the flour is mixed into the dough. Keep kneading for about 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If it starts to stick to the counter, add a little more flour. Once you finish kneading, shape into a ball. Lightly grease another large bowl and place the ball of dough into bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 1 1/2 hours, where it will be double the size. I like to place mine in the microwave to keep it away from any cool draft from the A/C.
  • Once dough has risen, punch it down with your fist and remove from the bowl. Lightly dust your counter with flour and place the dough on top. Begin rolling out the dough into a large oval or rectangle that is 1/2-inch thick. Make sure to release it from the counter so that it's not sticking or stretching.
  • Using a 2 to 3 inch round cutter, cut out perfect rounds and place them on a lightly floured baking sheet(s). Make sure to leave about 1/2 inch between them so they don't stick together after rising. You will get about 15 rounds with the first pass at the dough. Gather the scraps in a ball and roll them out to get about 5-6 more rounds. Cover doughnuts with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
  • While the doughnuts rise again, begin heating the frying oil. Place oil in a large pot or dutch oven about halfway. Heat on medium-high until a candy/frying thermometer reaches 375 degrees. Then reduce heat to about medium. Fry doughnuts 4 at a time, 1 minute on each side. Continue to monitor temperature. Do not let it get below 350 degrees or above 380 degrees. Let doughnuts cool on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat until all doughnuts are fried. Let them cool for 15 minutes
  • While doughnuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. Whisk glaze ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. Now we assemble doughnuts!
For assembly:
  • Slice a hole into the side of each doughnut. Pipe a couple tablespoons of jelly into each doughnut. Alternatively, you can slice doughnuts about halfway and spoon in the filling.
  • Dip tops of the doughnuts in peanut butter glaze and top with chopped peanuts. Place on a wire rack to let the excess glaze drip off. Serve immediately and definitely within one day.

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PB&J Doughnuts photo collage

More doughnut recipes you’ll love:

Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts

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Pistachio Cream Doughnuts

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Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts

Stack of Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts

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  2. Michele says

    August 20, 2018 at 5:35 am

    Not only am I a coffee addict, but a PBJ addict as well. This is the perfect dessert to go with a delicious cup of coffee. Did I also mention that it looks sinfully delicious?!

    Reply
  3. Jenni LeBaron says

    August 19, 2018 at 11:00 am

    These sound like childhood wrapped up into a nice little sweet treat! I would gladly eat these for breakfast and dessert as well!

    Reply
  4. Kim @ Berly's Kitchen says

    August 18, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    This is an awesome idea for doughnuts! Such a classic flavor. These would make the perfect breakfast alongside a big cup of coffee!

    Reply
  5. Jessica Pinney says

    August 18, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    Wow! You’re making all my breakfast dreams come true with these PB&J donuts. They look amazing!

    Reply
  6. Marisa Franca says

    August 18, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    Oh.MY.Yes. Coffee in the morning to kick-start the day. Now, I have not tried your brand of coffee but I’m always looking for a good cup of Joe. Your doughnuts look and sound amazing. Those certainly would go well with a strong cup of coffee. Talk about giving you a boost!! Will have to try both.

    Reply
  7. Lorie says

    August 18, 2018 at 11:58 am

    How have I not experienced my fave sandwich of all in donut form?! This seems like a no brainer! Making these ASAP!

    Reply
  8. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

    August 17, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    These doughnuts look fantastic!! My very first job was at Dunkin’ Donuts, and yours look like they’d be a hit at any shop! Such a classic flavor combo, and absolutely perfect with a cup (or 3!) of coffee!

    Reply
  9. Vanessa Vickery says

    August 17, 2018 at 2:49 am

    Wow!! These peanut and strawberry jelly doughnuts look AMAZING! I am keen to make them!

    Reply
  10. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

    August 16, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    Yowza! These doughnuts look fabulous! PBJ was one of my favorite sandwiches growing up! I too love dunkin’ donuts coffee and can imagine what a delicious addition it would be paired with the doughnuts!

    Reply
  11. Veena Azmanov says

    August 16, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    Peanut butter sounds amazing with doughnuts. I think my kids would love this. Love to try something new. Saving this for later.

    Reply
  12. shobelyn says

    August 15, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    This is PB & J sandwich in a doughnut form. I am drooling right here and this makes me so hungry.

    Reply
  13. Anne says

    August 14, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    this is such a good idea! PBJ in a donut! I think homemade is always better too.

    Reply
  14. Chanell says

    August 12, 2018 at 11:58 pm

    I love a good cup of coffee and adding these donuts would simply make for the perfect start to my morning! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Aarika says

    August 12, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Holy moly!!! These donuts look scrumptious! I adore PB&J, and the combo of PB&J as a donut makes me do a happy dance. Thanks for this recipe!

    Reply
  16. Tami says

    August 11, 2018 at 9:53 pm

    Donuts are a delicious weekend treat. Now that I can make these, I think it’s going to become a more frequent treat.

    Reply
  17. Vanessa Price says

    August 11, 2018 at 12:18 am

    How fun are these? I’d love one (or two or three) with a cup of coffee!

    Reply
  18. Jessica Levinson says

    August 10, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    These pb&j doughnuts look amazing! What a great treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee!

    Reply
  19. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

    August 10, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    These doughnuts look perfect, and sound amazing with the peanut butter glazing. I can totally understand how these would be the perfect partner to the good coffee.

    Reply
  20. Cindy Gordon says

    August 10, 2018 at 5:09 pm

    Whoa, these are drooling worthy! These are ones that I don’t to share! I want to keep them all to myself! YUM

    Reply
  21. Alexis says

    August 10, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    I think I gained 10 pounds from just looking at these pictures. Wow, these look absolutely delicious! What a fun treat to make and a fun twist on a childhood favorite. Yummy!

    Reply
  22. Jessie says

    August 10, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    Yum these look amazing! And just in time for the weekend trying these this weekend. Thank you

    Reply

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