Caramelized Walnut Doughnuts
The combination of walnuts and caramel is one of the most popular flavor profiles in the world of desserts. These Caramelized Walnut Doughnuts are a truly special treat, featuring soft, golden-brown dough crowned with a silky walnut caramel glaze. The crunchy texture of the walnuts perfectly complements the softness of the doughnut, making every bite a true pleasure. This recipe is perfect for a festive occasion or as a special weekend dessert!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Warm the milk slightly. Crumble the yeast into the milk, add a teaspoon of sugar, and let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the proofed yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Start kneading the dough.
3
Knead the dough thoroughly for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If necessary, add a little more flour or milk to achieve the right consistency.
4
Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1 cm thickness. Use a glass or doughnut cutter to cut out circles.
6
Let the doughnuts rise for another 30 minutes to make them even lighter when frying.
7
In a deep skillet or pot, heat the oil to 340-355°F (170-180°C). Fry only a few doughnuts at a time to keep the oil temperature stable.
8
Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9
In a saucepan, melt the brown sugar over medium heat until it is liquid and amber in color.
10
Pour in the heavy cream and stir constantly until you have a smooth caramel glaze.
11
Chop the walnuts and stir them into the caramel. Dip the tops of the doughnuts into the glaze.
12
Let the coating set, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve fresh.
