Chocolate Donuts

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (18)

  • 1 (1/4-oz) package active dry yeast (2 1/2 Teaspoons)
  • 2 Tablespoons warm water (105–115°F)
  • 3 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour plus some for working the dough
  • 1 Cup milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • Canola or other neutral oil for frying
  • Chocolate Glaze: (From Alton Brown):
  • Enough for 24 or so donuts
  • 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 Cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (I actually used milk chocolate)
  • 2 Cups confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)

Directions

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