Homemade CREAM FILLED DONUTS Recipe | How to Make DONUTS | Best Cream Filling

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

custard

🥗Healthier: vanilla pudding

💰Cheaper: vanilla yogurt

Vanilla pudding is easier to make and cheaper.

Activate the yeast by combining 1/4 cup warm water (about 105°F) with 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

In a stand mixer, add the yeast mixture, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups warm milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup vegetable shortening, and 2 room temperature eggs.

Gradually incorporate 2 cups of all-purpose flour into the mixture, adding half a cup at a time while mixing on low speed.

Knead the dough in the mixer at a higher speed for about 5 minutes until smooth, adding about 1/2 cup of extra flour if needed.

Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

While the dough is rising, prepare the cream filling by boiling 1/2 cup white granulated sugar with 1/4 cup water until dissolved; then cool.

In a bowl, combine the cooled sugar water with 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 stick of room temperature butter, and 1/2 cup Crisco shortening; mix until smooth.

Gradually add 4 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar to the mixture, mixing until well combined.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface or silicone mat.

Cut out donut shapes using a 3-inch biscuit cutter, placing them on a parchment-lined sheet pan with about an inch of space in between.

Cover the cut donuts with a towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for about 20 minutes.

Heat 3 to 4 cups of Crisco shortening in a Dutch oven to 300°F for frying the donuts.

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