Donuts Recipe
croissant donuts, mixed berry jam, Chantilly cream
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Ingredients
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Doughnut Base
Mixed Berry Jam
Chantilly Cream
Method
Doughnut Base Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F) and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and the foamy yeast mixture.
- 4
Combine and Knead Dough
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 6
Shape Doughnuts
After the dough has risen, roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters to cut out doughnuts. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Second Rise
Cover the shaped doughnuts with a cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 8
Fry Doughnuts
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Mixed Berry Jam Preparation
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- 10
Cook Jam
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
- 11
Cool Jam
Remove from heat and let it cool before transferring to a jar for storage.
Chantilly Cream Preparation
- 12
Whip Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 13
Chill
Keep the Chantilly cream in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Assembly
- 14
Fill Doughnuts
Once the doughnuts have cooled, use a pastry bag or a small spoon to fill them with mixed berry jam.
- 15
Top with Cream
Pipe or spoon the Chantilly cream on top of each filled doughnut.
- 16
Serve
Serve the croissant donuts immediately and enjoy!
