Star-Shaped Doughnuts

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    11 hrs

  • Total Time

    11 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    16 Doughnuts

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    International

Star-Shaped Doughnuts

A recipe for Star-Shaped Doughnuts! These festive yeast-based doughnuts are topped with vanilla, strawberry, and blueberry glaze along with plenty of sprinkles.

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Ingredients

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Doughnuts:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 grams, 0.25 ounces) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm milk 105-115˚F (40-46˚C)
  • 3 1/2 cups (438 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (75 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
  • canola or vegetable oil for deep-frying

Vanilla Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) milk
  • 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract

Strawberry Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
  • 1 ounce (28 grams) strawberries fresh or frozen and thawed

Blueberry Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
  • 1 ounce (28 grams) blueberries fresh or frozen and thawed
  • Sprinkles for decorating if desired

Instructions

To make the doughnuts:

  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast over the milk. Stir briefly to combine and allow to sit until frothy, 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Mix in the frothy yeast with milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract to form a dough.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until smooth. If too sticky, add just enough flour to handle. It should still be a loose dough. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rest at room temperature until doubled, 1-2 hours.
  4. Gently deflate the risen dough, cover again, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  5. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick sheet. Use 2-3 1/2 inch (5-9 cm) star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the doughnuts and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) apart. Cover and allow to rest until puffed, about 1 hour.
  6. Fill a pan with vegetable oil at least 2 inches (5 cm) deep. Place over medium heat to 360˚F (182˚C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  7. Gently add the doughnuts, a few at a time to not overcrowd the pan, and cook until golden, about 1 minute per side. Adjust the heat between medium and medium low as needed to make sure the center cooks before the outside browns too much.
  8. Remove to a towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining doughnuts. Allow to cool on a wire rack to room temperature before coating in glaze.

To make the vanilla glaze:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more milk.
  2. Dip the tops of a few cooled doughnuts into the glaze. Allow to set.

To make the strawberry glaze:

  1. In a blender, puree the powdered sugar, milk, and strawberries until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more milk or strawberries.
  3. Dip the tops of a few cooled doughnuts into the glaze and allow to set. If desired, drizzle over the other colored doughnuts.

To make the blueberry glaze:

  1. In a blender, puree the powdered sugar, milk, and blueberries until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more milk or blueberries.
  3. Dip the tops of a few cooled doughnuts into the glaze and allow to set. If desired, drizzle over the other colored doughnuts.
  4. If desired, add sprinkes over the glaze before it sets. These doughnuts are best if served within a day.
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