Gourmet Stuffed Donuts

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 and 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 2 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 5 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Little Village margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. Begin by preparing the dough for the donuts. Warm the milk in the microwave until lukewarm. Combine the milk with yeast, oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
2. Using a mixer, knead the dough for approximately 10 minutes at medium speed until it forms a smooth, liquid consistency. Transfer the dough to a greased dish, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise for 30 to 60 minutes, until doubled in size.
3. Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and stretch it out with your hands. Use a circular mold to cut out the donut shapes. Heat oil in a pan and fry the donuts until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes per side.
4. To prepare the filling, beat the eggs in a medium bowl, then add cornstarch and icing sugar, mixing until smooth. Gradually incorporate warm milk into the mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Little Village margarine and vanilla extract.
6. Fill the fried donuts with the prepared filling using a piping bag, and dust with powdered sugar for the final touch.

Enjoy these decadent stuffed donuts as a delightful treat any time of day!