Custard Filled Donuts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2¼ cups bread flour.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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½ cup + 2 tablespoons warm milk.
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature.
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5 tablespoons granulated sugar.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 envelope instant yeast (7g).
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2¼ cups whole milk.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder.
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3 egg yolks, room temperature.
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1 egg, room temperature.
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½ cup granulated sugar.
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2½ tablespoons cornstarch.
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¼ teaspoon salt.
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8 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened.
# Instructions:
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Mix warm milk, egg, and yeast until dissolved.
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Add sugar, flour, and salt to make dough.
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Knead in softened butter until smooth.
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Let rise 2-3 hours until doubled.
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Whisk sugar, eggs, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt.
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Heat milk and vanilla until boiling.
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Slowly whisk hot milk into egg mixture.
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Cook until thick, add chocolate and butter.
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Chill custard 2-4 hours.
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Shape dough into 8 balls.
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Let rest 30-40 minutes.
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Fry in 350°F oil until golden.
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Cool, roll in sugar.
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Fill with chocolate custard.
# Notes:
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Cover custard with plastic wrap touching surface to prevent skin.
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Dough needs two rises for best texture.
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Oil temperature is crucial for proper cooking.