CREAM DOUGHNUTS RECIPE (ITALIAN MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM & STRAWBERRY JAM) | HOMEMADE CREAM DOUGHNUTS

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with whole egg, egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon zest.

Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into circles.

Place the dough circles on a floured surface, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 180°C and bake for 13 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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