Warm Italian Donuts Recipe
vanilla mascarpone cream, lemon curd
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Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream
Lemon Curd
Method
Doughnut Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Doughnuts
Using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop, carefully drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 6
Drain Doughnuts
Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Vanilla Mascarpone Cream Preparation
- 7
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- 8
- 9
Fold Together
Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
Lemon Curd Preparation
- 10
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 11
Cook Mixture
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 10 minutes).
- 12
Add Butter
Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.
- 13
