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

  1. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whisk together yeast, warm water and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar.
  2. 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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