Description

Soft, buttery, and golden, these Best Brioche Donuts are rich and tender with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made from a luxurious brioche dough, they’re perfect rolled in sugar, glazed, or filled with jam, cream, or Nutella for an irresistible homemade treat.

Ingredients

1/2 cup water (warm, about 110°F)

3/4 cup milk (warm, about 110°F)

2 tsp dry active yeast

1/3 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp salt

5 large eggs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Vegetable or corn oil, for frying

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add flour, salt, remaining sugar, yeast mixture, and eggs. Mix on medium-high until the dough starts coming together.
Add softened butter one tablespoon at a time, mixing for 8 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough, reshape into a ball, and let rise again for another hour until doubled.
On a floured surface, roll the dough to about 3/4 inch thick. Cut out donuts using a biscuit or donut cutter and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Cover loosely and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy. Meanwhile, heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 360–375°F.
Fry donuts in batches, 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Roll warm donuts in sugar or let cool and fill with jam, Nutella, or pastry cream as desired.

Notes

Chill dough overnight for enhanced flavor and easier handling.

For baked donuts, bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes, brush with melted butter, and roll in sugar.

Add citrus zest for a bright flavor or dip in chocolate glaze for a rich twist.

Freeze dough after the first rise and thaw overnight before shaping.

Store cooled donuts in an airtight container to keep them soft.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut
Calories: 157
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg