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Vanilla Shortbread Brioche Doughnuts

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Delightful homemade doughnuts featuring a rich and buttery flavor, blending the soft texture of brioche with the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of shortbread.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 packet of dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla.
  5. Pour the yeast mixture and egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until combined.
  6. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  7. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
  8. Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick and cut out doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter.
  9. Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry each doughnut until golden brown on both sides.
  10. Let them drain on paper towels, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Store doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze individually wrapped for up to a month. Customize your doughnuts with different flavors or toppings.

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