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Italian Cream Donuts

Italian Cream Donuts: The Ultimate Recipe for Irresistible Treats

Indulge in the magic of Italian Cream Donuts light airy pastries filled with silky cream Perfect for breakfast or dessert Learn how to make them today.
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Deep skillet or pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Piping bag
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp potato starch (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • q.s. Vegetable oil for frying
  • q.s. Sugar or powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

  • Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Whisk together flour, potato starch (if using), and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add egg yolks and softened butter to the dry ingredients, then pour in the yeast mixture.
  • Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  • Gently punch down the risen dough and roll it out to about 9x9 inches thick; cut into circles.
  • Place circles on parchment paper and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 320°F (160°C).
  • Fry the donuts for about 90 seconds per side until golden brown, then drain on paper towels and coat in sugar.
  • Heat milk, sugar, and vanilla until steaming; in another bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch.
  • Temper the yolks with hot milk, then return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
  • Stir in butter and chill the pastry cream completely.
  • Fill each donut with chilled pastry cream using a piping bag; dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For best results, use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature during frying.
You can skip potato starch, but it adds fluffiness to your donuts.
Experiment with different fillings such as Nutella or fruit compote for variety.
Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze unglazed ones for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 80mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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