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- Prepare the donut dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, dried yeast, and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and add the warm milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined, then add the melted butter. Knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough. If it's too sticky, you can add a little more flour.
- Let the dough rest: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the donuts: Once the dough has rested, remove it from the bowl and roll it out on a floured surface. Using a donut cutter or two circle cutters (a smaller one for the hole), shape the donuts. Place the donuts on a floured baking sheet and let them rest for about 30 minutes to allow them to rise a little more.
- Fry the donuts: While the donuts are resting, heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep fryer to about 170°C (340°F). When the oil is very hot, fry the donuts, one at a time, until golden brown on both sides (approximately 2-3 minutes per side). Remove them from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the custard: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to boil. Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth. Pour the hot milk over the egg yolk mixture little by little, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). When the custard is ready, remove it from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and let it cool completely.
- Fill the donuts: Once the donuts are cool, make a small hole in one side of each donut (using a piping bag or a toothpick). Fill with the pastry cream using a piping bag or a small spoon.
- To serve: You can sprinkle the donuts with powdered sugar or even dip them in melted chocolate for an extra touch of flavor.
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