Berliners with custard: how to make puffy doughnuts at home

Probably everyone at least once in his life has tasted the famous Berliners - very puffy, soft and airy doughnuts with filling. Such a treat will fit perfectly with a cup of cocoa, and will make home gatherings even more cozy.

The recipe of berliners with custard was shared by foodblogger Sofia Svetlik. Published on Instagram.

Ingredients:

• milk - 250 ml
• sugar - 60 g
• fresh yeast - 28 g
• flour - 450 g
• eggs - 1 pc
• vanilla sugar - 1 p
• salt - 0.5 tsp.
• butter - 50 g
• powdered sugar

For the cream:

• milk - 370 ml
• yolks - 3 pcs
• flour - 15 g
• starch - 15 g
• sugar - 80 g
• vanilla extract

Method of preparation:

1. First of all, prepare the cream. To do this, bring the milk to a boil.

2. Beat the yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract.

3. Add the flour and starch. Stir until smooth.

4. Pour in the hot milk, stir and pour into a saucepan. Cook over a low heat until thickened, stirring. Cover with clingfilm and allow to cool.

5. To prepare the dough, add the yeast, 1 tbsp sugar and 5-6 tbsp flour to the milk. Stir and cover with clingfilm. Leave in a warm place for 15-20 minutes.

6. Beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar. Add them to the paste. Stir.

7. Gradually add the flour and salt. Stir. Let the dough rest in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours.

8. Roll out the dough and cut out doughnuts. Allow to rest for 15-20 minutes.

9. Fry in oil until browned. Place the fried doughnuts on a paper towel to drip off excess oil.

10. Dip doughnuts in powdered sugar and fill with cream.