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Salted Caramel-Glazed Donuts
Dessert

Salted Caramel-Glazed Donuts

3 hServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains800 g
  • sugarPantry75 g
  • yeastPantry7.5 g
  • milk (lukewarm)Dairy345 ml
  • eggs (1 large + 1 half whisked)Dairy2 pieces
  • saltSpices15 g
  • butter (softened)Dairy165 g
  • avocado oil (for frying)Pantry1.5 litres
  • dark brown sugarPantry100 g
  • unsalted butterDairy28 g
  • corn syrup (or honey)Pantry30 ml
  • cream (or milk)Dairy60 ml
  • salt (¼ tsp for the caramel + a pinch for the glaze)Spices1.5 g
  • vanilla extractPantry5 ml
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry150 g
  • avocado oil shorteningPantry37 g

per serving

Nutrition

386kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
16 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter
  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling rack
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Combine the flour, sugar and yeast in a bowl.
    • Add the milk and eggs and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
    • Add the salt and softened butter and knead until smooth and elastic.
    Step 1
  2. Let the dough rise

    • Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
    Step 2
  3. Roll and cut the donuts

    • Roll the dough to about 1.5 cm thick.
    • Cut 9 cm circles and cut out the center holes.
    • Place on a tray and let rise until puffy.
    Step 3
  4. Fry the donuts

    • Heat the avocado oil in a pot to about 175 °C.
    • Fry the donuts in batches until golden on both sides.
    • Drain on a cooling rack.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the salted caramel

    • Melt the dark brown sugar, unsalted butter and corn syrup in a saucepan.
    • Stir in the cream, salt and vanilla and simmer until smooth.
    Step 5
  6. Finish the glaze

    • Whisk the powdered sugar, a pinch of salt and the avocado oil shortening into the caramel.
    • Whisk until glossy and pourable.
    Step 6
  7. Glaze the donuts

    • Dip the cooled donuts into the salted caramel glaze.
    • Let the excess drip off and set on a rack.
    Step 7