Deliciously Fluffy Fresh Cream Doughnuts
Light and airy Fresh Cream Doughnuts, filled with velvety cream, offer a delightful treat for any occasion, bringing sweetness and joy to every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining it with warm milk and sugar, then let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the frothy yeast mixture with the flour mixture, kneading until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick.
- Cut out the doughnuts using a round cutter, placing them on parchment-lined trays.
- Cover the trays with a cloth and allow the doughnuts to rise again until puffy, about 30-45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the doughnuts in batches, turning them until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the cooked doughnuts on a plate lined with paper towels.
- While the doughnuts cool, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cool, use a piping bag to fill the doughnuts with whipped cream.
- Serve immediately or dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.