Description

Mini Vetkoek Donuts filled with creamy melktert custard, featuring a crisp golden exterior and a smooth cinnamon-infused center. This comforting fusion treat is perfect for sharing and delivers a delicious contrast of textures in every bite.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour

2¼ teaspoons instant yeast

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1½ cups warm water

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus extra for frying)

2 cups whole milk

1 cinnamon stick

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup sugar

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for dusting)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add warm water and vegetable oil, mixing until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
Heat milk with the cinnamon stick in a saucepan until just below simmering. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and eggs.
Slowly temper the egg mixture with the warm milk, then return to the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Stir in butter, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and chill completely.
Punch down the risen dough and roll out to ½-inch thickness.
Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on a parchment-lined sheet. Cover and let rise again for 15–20 minutes.
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry dough rounds in small batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and allow to cool slightly.
Cut a small slit in each donut and pipe in the chilled melktert filling.
Dust with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) for even frying.

Custard can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated.

Freeze donuts unfilled and add fresh custard after thawing.

Use a zip-top bag with a snipped corner if you don’t have a piping bag.

Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini donut
Calories: 190
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg