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For the donuts:
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In a small bowl, combine cream and melted butter. Set aside.
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In the bowl of a standing mixer, sift in flour, sugar and cinnamon. Then stir in yeast. Make a well in the centre, pour in milk mixture. With a dough hook, mix and knead until a soft and smooth dough forms, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with tea towel, and allow to rise for 90 minutes, until the dough almost doubles in size.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently deflate the dough and roll it out on a well floured counter to 2 cm thick. Cut out 6 to 8 rounds with a 5-inch cutter, then cut out the centre from each round with a 2-inch cutter.
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Place donuts on the prepared pan, 2 inches apart. Cover with tea towel, and allow to rise for 30 minutes, until the donuts double in size.
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Preheat over to 350u00b0F. Bake donuts for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
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For the chocolate glaze:
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Place the chocolate, butter and corn syrup in a medium heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir the mixture using a wooden spoon until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
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Dunk each donut into the glaze, and place it on a wire rack. Sprinkle donuts right away (if decorating with sprinkles). Let glaze set for 5 minutes.
