CREAM DONUTS

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for making cream-filled donuts:

Ingredients:

For the Donuts:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs

For Frying:

• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Donuts:

1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes or until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and nutmeg. Add the softened butter and eggs. Pour in the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out rounds using a donut cutter or a round cookie cutter.
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry the donuts in batches, turning them once, until they are golden brown. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Cream Filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

Assembly:

1. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, use a piping bag to fill them with the cream filling. You can also use a knife to make a small slit in the side of each donut and fill it with cream.

For the Glaze:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Dip the tops of the filled donuts into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
3. Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack to set.

Enjoy your homemade cream-filled donuts!