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Ricotta Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Vidas Ricotta Doughnuts Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cups Ricotta cheese; 0.5 cups Granulated sugar; 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Baking powder; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 large Eggs; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp Nutmeg; 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying); 2 cups Powdered sugar; 0.5 cups Maple syrup; 2 tbs Bourbon; 2 tbs Milk; 6 pieces Bacon strips; 0.25 cups Brown sugar; 2 tbs Maple syrup; 1 cups Heavy cream; 0.25 cups Maple syrup; 1 pints Sea salt caramel ice cream

Inspired by Vida

Time1h 30m

Serves12

bourbon maple glaze, candied bacon, maple cream, sea salt caramel ice cream

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Ingredients

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Doughnuts

1 cups Ricotta cheese

1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 cups 00 bread flour

1 tsp Baking powder

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 large Eggs

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

1/4 tsp Nutmeg

4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Bourbon Maple Glaze

2 cups Powdered sugar

1/2 cups Maple syrup

2 tbs Bourbon

2 tbs Milk

Candied Bacon

6 pieces Bacon strips

1/4 cups Brown sugar

2 tbs Maple syrup

Maple Cream

1 cups Heavy cream

1/4 cups Maple syrup

Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream

1 pints Sea salt caramel ice cream

Method

Doughnuts Preparation

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Combine and Form Dough

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until combined. Do not overmix.

Heat Oil

In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

Fry Doughnuts

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain and Cool

Remove doughnuts from oil and drain on paper towels. Let cool slightly.

Bourbon Maple Glaze

Prepare Glaze

In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and milk. Whisk until smooth.

Candied Bacon

Cook Bacon

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place bacon strips on a baking sheet. Brush with maple syrup and sprinkle brown sugar on top.

Bake Bacon

Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy and caramelized. Let cool and chop into small pieces.

Maple Cream

Make Maple Cream

In a bowl, whip heavy cream and maple syrup until soft peaks form.

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