Description
Soft and fluffy yeast-raised donuts filled with a rich and earthy matcha pastry cream, perfect for green tea lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large egg yolks
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 cups whole milk (for pastry cream)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for pastry cream)
- 4 large egg yolks (for pastry cream)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for pastry cream)
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg yolks. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While dough is rising, make the matcha pastry cream: whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and a splash of milk until smooth.
- Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan until steaming. Gradually whisk into egg mixture, then return to pan and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla, and matcha powder. Strain through a sieve, cover with plastic wrap, and chill.
- Once dough has risen, roll out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Roll warm donuts in sugar and let cool slightly.
- Fill a piping bag with matcha cream and pipe into the center of each donut before serving.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature stays consistent to avoid greasy donuts.
- Use high-quality matcha powder for best flavor and color.
- Donuts are best eaten fresh but can be stored chilled for a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
