Doughnuts with a very delicious filling
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you'd like to treat yourself to homemade donuts (airy and incredibly delicious), then this recipe is definitely worth trying. Delicate pastry cream, amazing dough, and chocolate glaze... could there be a better combination? Although the process takes some time, it's actually quite simple, so be sure to try it in your own kitchen. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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1. First, you need to prepare the yeast dough. In a deep bowl, combine two cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, vanilla extract, and egg yolks. Mix well.
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2. Add the remaining flour and the softened butter. Knead the dough, cover it with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place for about an hour.
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3. While the dough is rising, you can prepare the cream. In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Place over heat and warm until the sugar dissolves. In a bowl, mix the egg yolks and the remaining sugar. Dissolve the starch in a small amount of water and add it to the yolks. Gradually pour in the milk-cream mixture, stirring constantly.
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4. Place the bowl over a water bath and, stirring constantly, cook for about 3 minutes, until the cream thickens.
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5. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the cream becomes smooth and uniform.
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6. To eliminate even the smallest lumps in the cream, strain it through a sieve. That's it, the cream is ready and can now cool down.
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7. Place the dough on a floured table.
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8. Roll out, but not too thin. Cut out circles.
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Step 9
9. Heat the vegetable oil (you'll need plenty of oil!). Place the doughnuts into the oil and fry until golden brown.
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Step 10
10. Place the finished donuts on a paper towel and let cool. Then, using a sharp knife, make a small slit inside.
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11. And fill the donut with cream.
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12. The final touch—chocolate glaze. Mix powdered sugar with cocoa and a pinch of salt. Gradually add cream (or milk) until you get a smooth glaze. For extra flavor, you can also add vanilla extract.
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13. Dip the donut in the glaze and leave it to set slightly.
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14. Such a delicious treat! I highly recommend saving this recipe.