Here’s a simple recipe for Cream and Jam Donuts:
Ingredients:
- For the dough:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For frying:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup jam of choice (strawberry, raspberry, etc.)
- For the topping:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
- Make the dough:
- In a small bowl, mix the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the donuts:
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
- Use a round cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles of dough.
- Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Fry the donuts:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Prepare the filling:
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the whipped cream.
- Fill another piping bag with the jam.
- Assemble the donuts:
- Once the donuts have cooled slightly, poke a hole in the side of each one with a skewer or small knife.
- Pipe a little jam and then the whipped cream into each donut.
- Dust with powdered sugar on top.
Enjoy your fresh, fluffy Cream and Jam Donuts!