Warm, fresh donuts stuffed with delicious cream filling are a treat that's hard to resist. But if you don't live near a good donut shop, you might think you're out of luck. Luckily, with this easy recipe, you can make cream-filled donuts at home! All you need is a little time and some patience, and you'll be enjoying warm, fresh donuts in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the milk, oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and stir until combined. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cream filling by combining the milk, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened and bubbling gently. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly before using as a filling for your donuts.
- Heat about an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking (you can test by adding a few drops of water to the oil - if it sizzles, it's ready).
- Once the oil is hot, spoon the batter into the pan in 1-inch rounds. Cook until golden brown on both sides, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining dough until all of your donuts are cooked.
- To fill your donuts, use a small knife or cake tester to make a hole in one side of each donut (be careful not to cut all the way through). Spoon about 1/4 teaspoon of cream filling into each hole and press gently so that it fills the entire space and seals around the edges.
- Serve immediately while still warm!
Want to know what is the best oil for frying donuts? Check out our guide here!
