COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS

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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 20 doughnuts, 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package active dried yeast
2 tablespoons warm water
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup for dusting
1 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, preferably gray salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Peanut oil, for frying the doughnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons finely ground good-quality espresso, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the yeast and water in a medium bowl. Microwave the milk and butter on a low setting until the milk is warm and butter is just melted, about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Be sure not to overheat the mixture.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the egg and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the warm butter and milk to the egg mixture. Whisk to combine then pour it into the yeast.
  • In another bowl, mix together the flour, salt and nutmeg. With a wooden spoon, add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until all the ingredients are smooth and well combined into soft dough 1 to 2 minutes. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel let sit in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • On a lightly floured work surface gently roll the dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle (about 10 by 18 inches). Cut the dough in 32 smaller rectangles, each about 1 by 1 1/2 inches. Sprinkle flour on 2 baking sheets to prevent the dough from sticking. Space the rectangles of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oil in fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Fry the doughnuts in the oil until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side, turning with tongs. Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place on a cooling rack, allowing some of oil to drain on a paper shopping bag or paper towels placed below rack.
  • Once doughnuts have cooled to room temperature sift confectioners' sugar over the top of the doughnuts. Move the doughnuts to a serving platter and sprinkle the tops of each one with 1/4 teaspoon of espresso. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Chef's notes: These seem like they take a while to make but, really, all of the time is spent waiting for the dough to rise.
  • A great way to serve these is to place a doughnut in top of a steaming cup of fresh-brewed coffee.

Honest Creations
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I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but these were pretty good. The coffee glaze was a nice touch.


Subal Subal
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These doughnuts were a bit dense, but they were still tasty.


Zainab Aliyu
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I've never made doughnuts before, but these turned out great. They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.


SHAHZAD Prince
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These doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Charlie Reese
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I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I loved these doughnuts. The glaze was just the right amount of sweetness.


Tanha Khalid
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These doughnuts were delicious! The coffee glaze was the perfect complement to the fluffy doughnuts.


BIG BEAR AJ
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The doughnuts were a bit dry, but the coffee glaze helped to make them more moist.


Jack Jillson
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I've made these doughnuts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Amoo Abdulrasaq
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These doughnuts were a bit too oily for my taste, but the coffee glaze was delicious.


Samuel Owusu Boamah
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The coffee glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the doughnuts themselves were delicious.


Blake Norris
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These doughnuts were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Akinola Oluwaseun
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I followed the recipe exactly and the doughnuts turned out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends.


sandi gallegosabeyta
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The doughnuts were a bit too dense for my taste, but the coffee glaze was delicious.


Tracey Daniels
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These doughnuts were so fluffy and light, and the coffee glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again!