Cream-Filled Donuts Recipe

  

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

2 cups all-purpose flour 

1/4 cup granulated sugar 

1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 cup milk, warmed 

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 

2 large eggs 

Oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil) 

For the Cream Filling:

1 cup heavy cream 

1/4 cup powdered sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

For Topping:

Granulated sugar for dusting 

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Shape the Donuts:

After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rounds (using a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters).

Place the cut donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Fry the Donuts:

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the donuts in batches, about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Cream Filling:

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Fill the Donuts:

Once the donuts have cooled slightly, use a piping bag to fill them with the whipped cream mixture.

Dust with Sugar:

Roll the filled donuts in granulated sugar while they are still warm.

Serve and Enjoy:

Enjoy your homemade cream-filled donuts! 

Tips

For a chocolate cream filling, you can add cocoa powder to the whipped cream.

Donuts are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two.

Happy frying!