Brioche Donuts

Creating an exclusive and detailed recipe for Brioche Donuts is a delightful task! Brioche, with its rich and tender crumb, makes an exquisite base for donuts, offering a luxurious twist on a classic treat. This recipe is designed not just to guide you through the process of making these decadent donuts but also to immerse you in the joy of baking. Let’s embark on this culinary journey together, step by step, ensuring you have all the visuals and guidance needed to create something truly special.

Ingredients

For the Brioche Dough:

  • 500g (4 cups) All-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 10g (2 tsp) Instant yeast
  • 100g (1/2 cup) Granulated sugar
  • 10g (2 tsp) Salt
  • 150ml (2/3 cup) Whole milk, lukewarm
  • 5 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 250g (1 cup + 1 tbsp) Unsalted butter, softened

For the Filling:

  • Your choice of jam, chocolate spread, or custard

For the Glaze:

  • 200g (1 1/2 cups) Powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tbsp Milk or water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional)

For Frying:

  • Neutral oil, like canola or vegetable

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with a dough hook
  • Rolling pin
  • Round donut cutter or two round cutters (one larger, one smaller)
  • Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

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