How to make tasty Hanukkah donuts at home

For this strange and socially-distanced Hanukkah, forget shop bought donuts, and make your own perfect sufganiyot at home.
A hand uses a slotted spoon to fry Hanukkah sufganiyot in oil on a stove. Uncooked dough balls are on a tray to the left, and a plate lined with paper towels is on the right.
Making donuts at home is fun and easy. Photo still from film