Cream-Filled Doughnuts

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield 16 doughnuts
Test Kitchen Approved
Each bite of a cream-filled doughnut is twice as decadent as a regular doughnut. With our guide and a little patience, you'll soon be making them at home with confidence.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FILLING:
  • 1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add 1 cup flour; mix well. Let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. Add egg, egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar and salt; mix well. Beat in butter, vanilla and remaining 2-1/2 cups flour. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  2. Punch dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 45 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix according to package directions. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Cool slightly; roll in remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
  5. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag; insert a small pastry tip. Fill bag with prepared pudding. With a small knife, pierce a hole into the side of each doughnut; fill with pudding.

Nutrition Facts

1 doughnut: 245 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

These light, airy doughnuts with a sweet cream filling will please any doughnut lover. Score points with your colleagues by bringing a batch to work. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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