Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Filled Doughnuts (Copycat) Recipe

Name: Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Filled Doughnuts (Copycat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Doughnuts; 1 (1/4 ounce) package quick-rising yeast; 1/8 cup tap water, warm; 3/4 cup milk, lukewarm scalded then cooled; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Vanilla Filling; 1/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon evaporated milk

Servings: persons

Doughnuts
1 (1/4 ounce) package quick-rising yeast
1/8 cup tap water, warm
3/4 cup milk, lukewarm scalded then cooled
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Vanilla Filling
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon evaporated milk

1
Dissolve yeast in warm water in mixing bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening and 1 cup of flour. Beat on low speed scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes.
2
Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in warm place until double, approximately 50-60 minutes.
3
Turn dough onto floured surface. Roll dough 1/2-inch thick. Cut with round cookie cutter. Cover and let rise on floured baking sheets until double, 30-40 minutes.
4
Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. Slide doughnuts into hot oil. Turn doughnuts as they turn golden brown, about one minute on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surfaces) and drain.
5
When cool, make small hole to insert vanilla filling (recipe follows) . Take a sharp narrow knife and carefully make a large cavity inside of the doughnut to hold the filling. Fill the doughnuts generously and dust heavily with confectioners' sugar.
6
Vanilla Filling: Cream butter and shortening, gradually add sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Add milk and vanilla, beat until light and fluffy.

878

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Doughnuts, 1 (1/4 ounce) package quick-rising yeast, 1/8 cup tap water, warm, 3/4 cup milk, lukewarm scalded then cooled, and more.

Yes, Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Filled Doughnuts (Copycat) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Filled Doughnuts (Copycat)

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