Caramel Donuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistibly soft and fluffy Caramel Donuts, a heavenly fusion of golden fried dough and rich homemade caramel glaze. Perfectly crafted from scratch, this recipe combines all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and whole milk to create a pillowy base that's fried to golden perfection. The real star, though, is the luscious caramel topping, made with brown sugar, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla for a smooth, buttery finish. With just 1 hour and 40 minutes of prep and cook time, you'll have a dozen decadent donuts ready to impress. Whether served warm with coffee or as an afternoon treat, these Caramel Donuts are guaranteed to bring bakery-level indulgence straight to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:80 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for caramel)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, warm the milk and butter over low heat until the butter melts. Do not boil. Allow it to cool until just warm to touch.

Step 3

Add the milk mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface.

Step 7

Using a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters, cut out 3-inch rings with a 1-inch hole in the center.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Carefully add the donuts to the hot oil, frying them for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Step 10

Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.

Step 11

For the caramel glaze, add the brown sugar and cream to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 12

Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, without stirring, for 3 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla extract and salt. Stir until smooth.

Step 14

Allow the caramel to cool slightly before dipping the tops of each donut into the glaze.

Step 15

Place the caramel-glazed donuts on a wire rack to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1448.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6578.6

Total Fat 525.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 271.0g
Cholesterol 492.8mg	0%
Sodium 2018.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 450.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 218.3g
Protein 49.0g	0%

Vitamin D 161.1IU	0%
Calcium 473.5mg	0%
Iron 16.0mg	0%
Potassium 1004.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 26.8%