Description
Indulge in the sweet delight of homemade cream-filled donuts! These fluffy pastries, bursting with rich filling, are perfect for any occasion—be it breakfast gatherings or late-night snacks. With a simple recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll create a treat that wows family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, these donuts will surely become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or pastry cream (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and combine it with sugar and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the yeast mixture; then incorporate the dry ingredients until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough to half an inch thick and cut out donut shapes.
- Fry in medium heat oil until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side) and drain on paper towels.
- Fill each donut with whipped cream or pastry cream using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg