Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Silky Vanilla Cream Donuts—soft, pillowy treats filled with velvety vanilla cream that simply melt in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these donuts are not only easy to make but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Their golden-brown hue and luscious filling will leave everyone clamoring for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1. **Activate the Yeast**: Warm milk until lukewarm (about 110°F). Sprinkle yeast and a tablespoon of sugar; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- 2. **Create the Dough**: In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs until combined.
- 3. **Knead the Dough**: Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4. **Let it Rise**: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1 hour).
- 5. **Shape the Donuts**: Roll out dough to ½ inch thick and cut with a donut cutter.
- 6. **Fry the Donuts**: Heat oil to 350°F and fry each donut for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- 7. **Make the Filling**: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until thickened.
- 8. **Fill the Donuts**: Use a piping bag to fill each cooled donut with filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg