Dulce de Leche Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These dulce de leche doughnuts are my absolute favorite weekend treat to make because they come together in under an hour. The best part is how simple they are to prepare, requiring just basic pantry staples and minimal hands on time. I love that whole milk provides natural calcium and proteins to balance out the sweetness, while the indulgent dulce de leche filling makes every bite feel special. Whether you're baking for your family or bringing them to share with friends, these pillowy soft doughnuts with their caramel center will disappear fast. Trust me, once you taste one warm from the pan, you'll be making these again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 250 mlwhole milk
- 10 gactive dry yeast
- 5 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter, melted
- 200 gdulce de leche
- 5 gsea salt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 2eggs
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, dulce de leche, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- 3
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Tip: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Tip: The dough should have doubled in size.
- 6
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature.
- 7
Once the oil is hot, punch down the dough and use a doughnut cutter or a glass to cut out the doughnuts.
Tip: Don't worry if they are not perfect – it's all about the dulce de leche!
- 8
Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Tip: Drain the doughnuts on paper towels.
- 9
Dip the doughnuts in the dulce de leche and sprinkle with sea salt.
Tip: Let the doughnuts cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve the doughnuts warm and enjoy!
Tip: Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
- 11
To make the dulce de leche, heat 150g of sugar and 150ml of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is a deep amber color.
- 12
Remove the dulce de leche from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Tip: It will thicken as it cools.
- 13
Store the doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tip: They are best served fresh, but they will keep for a few days.
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