Praline Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Praline doughnuts are a delicious baked treat featuring a fluffy dough made with butter, eggs and milk, topped with a rich praline glaze and cinnamon sugar coating. Ready in under an hour with just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes in the oven, these doughnuts suit anyone craving a sweet indulgence. The combination of vanilla, praline and warming cinnamon makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 250 gsugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 250 gpraline glaze
- 2 gcinnamon
- 100 ggranulated sugar(for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C (350°F). Prepare the dough by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 3
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Tip: Make sure the doughnuts are evenly sized.
- 6
Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan.
- 7
Drain the doughnuts on paper towels and let them cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the glaze set.
- 8
To make the praline glaze, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 50g of water in a saucepan.
Tip: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
- 9
Bring the glaze to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Remove from heat and stir in 200g of praline syrup.
- 10
Dust the doughnuts with granulated sugar and drizzle with praline glaze.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy!
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