Description
Cream-filled donuts are the ultimate indulgence, combining a soft, fluffy dough with a rich cream filling that bursts with flavor. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon treats with coffee, these delightful donuts will bring smiles to your family and friends. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these heavenly bites in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Cream filling of choice (pastry cream or whipped cream)
Instructions
- Warm milk and mix with sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs; mix until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let rise in a greased bowl covered for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into circles using a donut cutter.
- Fry in oil heated to 350°F (175°C) for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Fill each cooled donut with your chosen cream filling using a piping bag.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg