Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 3/4 cup whole milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup pastry cream (homemade or store-bought)
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Rolling pin
– Biscuit cutter or donut cutter
– Baking sheet
– Piping bag or zip-top bag
– Frying pot or deep fryer
– Cooking thermometer
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, I beat the eggs, then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. I slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, creating a lovely, smooth dough. At this point, the sweet aroma of the vanilla starts to fill my kitchen, making me excited for what’s to come! (See the next page below to continue steps…)