Pecan Doughnut
The Pecan Doughnut is a truly rich and nutty dessert that brings the perfect combination of pecans and caramel. The pecan is one of the most popular nuts in American Southern cuisine, often used in sweet pastries and desserts. In this recipe, the soft doughnut dough is coated with a sweet, nutty glaze, offering a crunchy and creamy texture with every bite. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and dry yeast.
2
Pour the warm milk into the dry ingredients, then add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3
Mix the ingredients until combined, then knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4
Cover the dough and let it 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
Place the cut-out doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7
In a large pot, heat the oil to about 340°F (170°C). Test the oil by dropping in one doughnut: if it immediately rises to the surface and gently sizzles, the oil is ready.
8
Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove them, then place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
9
Meanwhile, prepare the pecan glaze: melt the butter in a saucepan, add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and honey, then simmer over low heat until it begins to thicken.
10
Remove from the heat and stir in the roughly chopped pecans.
11
Dip the tops of the still-warm doughnuts into the pecan glaze, then place them on a wire rack to allow the excess glaze to drip off.
12
Sprinkle the finished doughnuts with powdered sugar and serve fresh.
