🍲 Creamy Donuts 🍩

Indulge in the delightful world of homemade creamy donuts! These fluffy, sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or a snack, and they’re sure to impress your family and friends.

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🌍 What Is Creamy Donuts?

Creamy donuts are a classic pastry, often filled with rich cream or custard. They are beloved for their soft texture and sweet flavor, making them a favorite in many cultures around the world.

🧾 Ingredients

**Base:**

- 400 grams plain flour (plus extra for dusting)

- 1 egg (or 3 egg yolks)

- 2 teaspoons fast-acting yeast

- 60 grams unsalted butter (preferably Président)

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 30 grams granulated sugar (or caster sugar for a finer texture)

- 160 ml lukewarm milk

- 50 ml water

**Optional:**

- Additional sugar for dusting

- Cream or custard for filling

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. **Prepare the Dough:**

- In a large mixing bowl, combine 300 grams of plain flour, 1 egg (or 3 egg yolks), 2 teaspoons of fast-acting yeast, 60 grams of butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 30 grams of sugar.

- Gradually add 50 ml of water and 160 ml of lukewarm milk.

2. **Mix Ingredients:**

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- Mix all the ingredients until well combined.

3. **Add Remaining Flour:**

- Gradually incorporate an additional 100 grams of plain flour into the mixture, reserving some for dusting your work surface.

4. **Knead the Dough:**

- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and no longer sticky.

5. **First Rise:**

- Place the kneaded dough in a bowl, cover it with cling film, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.

6. **Shape the Donuts:**

- Once risen, flour your surface again and gently knock back the dough to release air.

- Divide the dough into 60-gram portions and roll each piece into a donut shape, smoothing the edges.

7. **Second Rise:**

- Allow the shaped donuts to rise again in a warm place for 20 to 30 minutes until they double in size.

8. **Fry the Donuts:**

- Heat oil in a deep pan. Carefully place the donuts in the hot oil, turning them until they are golden brown on all sides.

🍽️ How to Serve

Serve the donuts warm, dusted with sugar, or filled with your favorite cream or custard. They pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea!

💡 Pro Tips

- Ensure your milk is lukewarm to avoid cooking the egg.

- Use caster sugar for a finer texture in the dough.

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- Be patient during the kneading process; it’s key to achieving the right texture.

🔥 Why You’ll Love This

These creamy donuts are not only delicious but also customizable! Whether you fill them with sweet cream, custard, or enjoy them plain, they are a delightful treat that brings joy to any occasion. Plus, making them from scratch is a rewarding experience that will impress everyone around you!