Salted Caramel Donuts
Homemade doughnuts stuffed with a salted caramel sauce are best when finished off with a sprinkle of pink sea salt.
Updated: 3/28/2024
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water, at 110 degrees
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk, warmed to 110 degrees
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 3 to 4 cups vegetable shortening, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups salted caramel sauce
- caramel candy chews, cut into small cubes or chunks
Steps
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whisk together yeast, warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar.
- Cover it with cling wrap and a towel. Let it rest 5 to 10 minutes in a warm spot until it becomes frothy.
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