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Brioche Donuts

Pillowy, butter-rich brioche doughnuts filled with seedless blackberry jam and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Proof/Rest Time9 hours
Total Time10 hours
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brioche, donuts, doughnuts
Servings: 12 Donuts

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, stir together 2¾ cups of the flour, the nonfat dry milk powder, sugar, salt, and yeast until combined. Add the eggs, egg yolk, warm water, and butter and stir until a dough forms.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough by hand for 10 to 15 minutes, adding just enough of the remaining ¼ cup flour until the dough is soft, smooth, and elastic. Alternatively, knead in the stand mixer on low speed for 10 minutes, adding flour as needed.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a large lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 8 hours or overnight, no longer than 12 hours.
  • Punch down the risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, press the dough into a ½-inch thick circle and cut out rounds using a 3-inch round cookie cutter. You may re-press the scraps once to cut more doughnuts. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 350°F. Fry 2 to 3 doughnuts at a time, turning once, until deep golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining doughnuts.
  • Use a #230 round decorating tip to pipe blackberry jam into the center of each doughnut. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve.

Notes

Yield: This recipe makes 12 doughnuts.
Technique: The second rise is critical. After shaping, the doughnuts need a full hour to puff up and look noticeably lighter and airy before frying. Rushing this step is the most common reason brioche doughnuts turn out dense and heavy.
Measuring: Do not add all the reserved ¼ cup flour at once during kneading. Add it gradually and only as much as needed — the finished dough should feel soft and slightly tacky, not stiff.
Storage: These are best eaten the day they're made. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one day.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg