Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 packet active dry yeast. 1/2 cup warm milk. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup raspberry or strawberry jam. Vegetable oil for frying. Powdered sugar for dusting.
Instructions: In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle yeast over it, stir, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. Add melted butter, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a cookie cutter or a glass. Place a teaspoon of jam in the center of half the rounds. Top with another round and pinch the edges to seal. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350F 175C. Fry the Berliners for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let them cool slightly. Dust the Berliners with powdered sugar and serve warm.