How do I make artisanal salted caramel doughnuts?

Delight in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with our artisanal salted caramel doughnut recipe! Discover a scrumptious twist on a classic favorite.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make artisanal salted caramel doughnuts. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar instant yeast salt milk butter heavy cream vegetable oil

all-purpose flour 2 cups
granulated sugar 1/2 cup for the dough, 1 cup for the sauce
instant yeast 1 packet
salt Pinch for the dough, 1 teaspoon for the sauce
milk 3/4 cup for the dough
butter 1/4 cup for the dough, 2 tablespoons for the sauce
heavy cream 1/2 cup
vegetable oil Enough for deep frying

Take note
Please be cautious while working with hot sugar syrup, as it can cause severe burns. Additionally, may induce irresistible drooling and doughnut cravings!

1

Prepare the dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 1 packet of instant yeast, and a pinch of salt. In a separate saucepan, warm ¾ cup of milk and ¼ cup of melted butter. Gradually add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

2

Make the salted caramel sauce

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt 1 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat. Be patient, it will take some time. Once the sugar has melted and turned golden brown, carefully add ½ cup of heavy cream (it will bubble, so be cautious). Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of sea salt until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

3

Shape and fry the doughnuts

Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a ½ inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or a round biscuit cutter to cut out doughnut shapes. Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully slide one or two doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer fried doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

4

Dunk them in caramel goodness

Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, dip each one into the salted caramel sauce, coating them generously. Allow the excess caramel to drip off, then place the caramel-coated doughnuts on a wire rack to set. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top to enhance the salty-sweet flavor.

5

Indulge and enjoy!

Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, and dive into the heavenly goodness of your homemade artisanal salted caramel doughnuts. Share them with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself - we won't judge!