Classic Homemade Donuts with Rich Custard Cream Filling: A Timeless Treat for All Occasions

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with these Classic Homemade Donuts, filled with a rich and creamy custard. This recipe yields 20 sumptuous pieces, each crafted with a blend of bread and all-purpose flour for the perfect texture. These donuts are not just a treat for the palate but also a joy to make.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Soft, fluffy texture with a delectably creamy center.
• The perfect balance of sweetness in both the dough and the custard.
• A comforting treat for any time of day, from breakfast to dessert.
• Ideal for sharing with family and friends or as a special homemade gift.

Perfect Occasion: These donuts are a fantastic addition to a breakfast spread, a coffee break, children’s parties, or family gatherings. They’re also great for holiday celebrations or as a delightful weekend baking project.

Decoration Tips:

• Dust with powdered sugar or a light glaze for a sweet finish.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles for added fun.
• Serve on a platter with a variety of toppings for customization.
• Pair with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of cold milk for a complete treat.

Ingredients:

• Donut Dough: 200g bread flour, 200g all-purpose flour, 4g salt, 8g instant dry yeast, 40g sugar, 180g milk, 2 eggs (110g), 50g unsalted butter
• Custard Cream: 5 egg yolks, 75g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla paste (or extract), 50g cake flour, 400g milk, 50g unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Warm the milk and lightly beat the eggs.
2. Mix bread flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
3. Add the milk-egg mixture and knead by hand until well mixed.
4. Add room temperature butter and knead until smooth and non-sticky.
5. Allow the dough to rest and double in size (about 70 minutes) in a warm, humid environment.
6. After the first rise, gently deflate the dough. Divide it into 20 equal parts and let them rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
7. Shape each piece of dough and place it on parchment paper.
8. Let the dough rise again until it’s 1.5 times its size.
9. Fry each donut in 160°C oil until golden brown, turning once.

For the custard cream, mix egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and flour. Heat the milk, combine with the egg mixture, cook until thickened, then stir in butter. Cool before filling the donuts.

Indulge in these Classic Homemade Donuts with Rich Custard Cream Filling, a delightful treat that brings together the joy of baking with the pleasure of a sweet, creamy filling!