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Preparation
50 min
Cooking
35 min
Cooling
2 h
Raising
2 h
Servings12
Makes1 dozen
With a light, airy dough wrapped around the creamiest of centres and just a hint of citrus and vanilla, these plump, paunchy doughnuts are the definition of the good life.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Categories
Ingredients
Doughnuts
Pastry Cream
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Set aside.","preparationOrder":2},{"id":620144,"description":"On a generously floured surface, roll out the dough into a \u00bd-inch (1.5\u00a0cm) thick sheet.","preparationOrder":3},{"id":620145,"description":"With a 3 \u00bd-inch (9\u00a0cm) round cookie cutter, cut out 12\u00a0doughnuts. Set aside on a lightly floured baking sheet. Use the scraps. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10\u00a0minutes until the doughnuts have risen slightly.","preparationOrder":4},{"id":620146,"description":"Gently drop 2\u00a0doughnuts at a time into the hot oil and cook for 3 to 4\u00a0minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through cooking. Beware of splattering. Drain on the paper towels. ","preparationOrder":5},{"id":620147,"description":"Coat in the sugar. Let cool.","preparationOrder":6}],"description":"Frying"},{"id":160368,"groupOrder":4,"preparations":[{"id":620148,"description":"With the point of the star tip, pierce a hole in the top centre of the cooled doughnuts. 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