History of the Jelly Doughnut ~ Sufganiyah
The history of the jelly doughnut, aka the sufganiyah, goes back to the 15th century. Since then, it's been dipped, sandwiched, and injected with savory and sweet fillings.
Gil Marks was a chef, rabbi, writer, historian, and an all-around expert on Jewish cooking. He authored five cookbooks, including The World of Jewish Desserts, the Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, and the James Beard award-winning Olive Trees and Honey. Marks was also the founding editor of Kosher Gourmet magazine and wrote for various Jewish and food-related publications. Gil passed away in 2014.