Boston Cream Pie Doughnuts
INGREDIENTS
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For the Doughnuts:
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1 cup whole milk, warmed to between 110 an 115°F
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2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
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4 1/2 teaspoons (two packages) instant yeast
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2 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
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12 tablespons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 cups (12.75 ounces) bread flour
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1 cup (4.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 quarts frying fat (lard, crisco, or neutral oil)
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For the Filling:
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4 cups vanilla pastry cream (see recipe here)
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For the Glaze:
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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5 ounces high quality (70% cacao) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
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