Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vanilla custard or pastry cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp corn syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Mix in sugar, eggs, butter, and salt.
- Gradually add flour and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Fry donuts in 350°F oil until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Fill a piping bag with custard and inject into each donut. Melt chocolate with heavy cream and corn syrup, then dip the tops of the donuts in the glaze.
- Let glaze set before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.