Brioche Donuts
Consider this your ultimate, mama approved, expert guide to making brioche donuts!
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 4 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole milk (may substitute for water)
- 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 3 Tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast see note for active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Neutral oil like vegetable, canola or sunflower for frying
For the garnish:
- 1 cup sugar additional, set aside for tossing
Click between "US Customary" or "Metric" button above to switch between conversions. For precise results, it's recommended to weigh your dry ingredients using a digital scale in grams as measuring in cups can have uncertainties.
Instructions
Before you begin
- Read through the recipe before starting and measure all your ingredients in advance. Go back and watch my full video tutorial, read my expert tips and extended instructions with photos. Measure flour and milk by weight for best accuracy as my recipe. Toggle back and forth between US Customary and Metric measurements in the ingredients section above.
Make the dough
- In a stand mixer bowl, add flour, 2 Tablespoons sugar, yeast and salt. Use the dough hook attachment and while the mixer is on, add warm milk and eggs. Then, add the softened butter last, one tablespoon at a time.Note: Instant yeast can mixed directly with dry ingredients and active dry yeast must be dissolved in warm liquid first to be "activated" or proofed before use. First, heat up your milk or water until its lukewarm. Stir in the active yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until its foamy or bubbly.4 ½ cups bread flour, 1 cup whole milk (may substitute for water), 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk, 3 Tablespoons granulated white sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- Mix on low speed for 8-10 minutes. The dough should be tacky but not sticky, soft and easy to stretch. Lightly coat the bowl and dough with oil, cover with plastic wrap and a tea towel.
First rise
- Let it rise in a warm spot at room temperature for at least 1½ hours.
Shape the dough
- Punch the dough down. Divide into 15 pieces for large donuts or 20 equal pieces for medium donuts. The larger the pieces are, the longer they take to fry.
- Working with one piece of dough at a time, pinch the edges into the middle, forming a small pouch. Place the ball of dough, seam-side down on a clean work surface, cup your hand over it, and lightly roll it into a ball, using the back of your palm and the friction of surface to help with the rounding.Note: Do not roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Shape into balls to allow the best rise.
Second rise
- Place each ball on pre-cut parchment sheet. Cover with a light tea towel and let it rise for 30-40 minutes.
Heat the oil
- Heat oil in a large, heavy bottom Dutch oven or pot. Use a thermometer to keep the temperature between 350°F to 355°F / 176°C to 179°C.Neutral oil like vegetable, canola or sunflower
Fry the donuts
- Gently place three donuts into the oil at a time, leaving space for them to puff up and move around. The more donuts you fry, the temperature of the oil will drop. Larger donuts need 3-4 minutes on per side. Smaller donuts need 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and place on a baking tray lined with a wire rack or paper towels. Repeat until there are no more donuts. Toss in granulated sugar, powdered sugar or enjoy as is.1 cup sugar
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Notes
- Brioche donuts are best served fresh and hot. Leftovers store well for 1-2 days at room temperature. Wrap in a paper towel, plastic wrap and a kitchen towel. This locks in the moisture and prevents the donuts from drying. Re-heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving. If making ahead, I suggest saving any filling in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 0.005mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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