Traditional Brazilian Custard-Filled Fried Doughnuts
Ingredients
- 3 fresh yeast cakes (45g total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups warm water
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Filling
- 1 liter milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Preparation
In a bowl, mix the yeast, salt, and sugar
Add the butter, vanilla extract, eggs, and water and mix well
Gradually add the flour, kneading until it comes off the hands
Shape 20 balls with the dough and let rise for 20 minutes
Fry a few doughnuts at a time in hot oil for 10 minutes or until golden brown
Remove and drain on paper towels
Filling
In a saucepan, combine the milk, egg yolks, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract and mix well
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes or until thickened
Remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionally
Assembly
Cut the doughnuts in half horizontally and fill with the custard
Dust with powdered sugar and serve
