Homemade Cronuts

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup warm milk
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• ½ cup sugar (for coating)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup pastry cream or whipped cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Activate Yeast:
   Dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Make Dough:
   Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Mix & Knead:
   Add the yeast mixture, egg, and vanilla to the flour. Mix until soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
4. Chill the Dough:
   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up.
5. Roll & Fold:
   Roll out the dough, fold like a letter, and repeat 3 times for layers.
6. Cut & Rise:
   Cut into doughnut shapes, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
7. Fry the Cronuts:
   Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
8. Coat & Fill:
   Roll warm cronuts in sugar and fill with pastry cream or whipped cream using a piping bag.
9. Enjoy:
   Serve warm and enjoy these flaky, delicious cronuts!

Nutritional Info:
Prep Time: 2 hrs | Cook Time: 15 min | Total: 2 hrs 15 min
350 kcal per serving | Yields 6 cronuts

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