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Homemade Boston Cream Doughnuts

Delight in these fluffy doughnuts filled with rich pastry cream and topped with chocolate glaze, inspired by the classic Boston Cream Pie.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnut Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast Ensure it is fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk Warm, but not hot
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pastry cream For filling
  • 1 cup chocolate glaze For topping
  • Oil For frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  3. After the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with the melted butter and eggs. Mix well until the dough comes together.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough and cut into doughnut shapes. Place on a floured surface, cover, and let rise for 30 more minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot. Carefully fry the doughnuts until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
  2. Once cooled, fill the doughnuts with pastry cream using a piping bag.
  3. Dip the tops of the doughnuts in the chocolate glaze and let set before serving.

Notes

Store leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave.