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Korean Milk Cream Donut

Fluffy Korean Milk Cream Donuts You Can Customize at Home

These fluffy Korean Milk Cream Donuts have a crispy exterior and a luscious cream filling, easily customizable for various flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to preference, coconut sugar optional
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Use fresh for best results
  • 1 cup Lukewarm Milk Whole milk or dairy-free alternatives
  • 1 large Egg Substitute with unsweetened applesauce for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
Cream Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Use non-dairy for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Condensed Milk Optional for extra sweetness
Dusting Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For decoration, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Donut cutter
  • deep frying pan
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, an egg, and melted butter until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, and instant yeast; mix well.
  3. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients while mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
  4. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled.
  5. Roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick and cut into donut shapes.
  6. Heat oil in a pan to 170-180°C (340-360°F); prepare a plate with paper towels.
  7. Fry donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
  8. Whip heavy cream with sugar until stiff peaks form for the filling.
  9. Cut each donut in half after cooling, and optionally spread condensed milk inside.
  10. Pipe or spread whipped cream into each donut half and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize fillings with matcha, chocolate, or fruit for a personal twist.

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