Angel Donuts
  1. Into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook, sift in flour, salt and yeast.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 430 grams cold water, 90 grams buttermilk, sugar, and 2 eggs.

  3. Start beating dry ingredients on low. Stream in wet ingredients.

  4. Once partially mixed, add 66 grams softened butter and turn mixer speed up.

  5. Mix dough 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and slightly elastic.

  6. Use a plastic pastry scraper to transfer dough onto a clean, dry surface.

  7. Press dough into a rough 8-by-6-inch rectangle and wrap tightly in plastic.

  8. Transfer dough to a sheet tray and refrigerate overnight.

  9. On the following day, place 1 pound cold butter in between two large pieces of plastic wrap.

  10. Pound butter into a 10-by-7-inch block, wrap, and set aside.

  11. Remove dough from the fridge, unwrap, and place on a large, lightly floured work surface.

  12. Roll dough into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle.

  13. Unwrap and place butter block in the center of dough.

  14. Fold the exposed dough on both sides to meet in the center, completely encasing the butter in dough.

  15. Press with fingertips to seal.

  16. Transfer dough to a sheet tray, wrap tightly, and return to fridge to chill 1 hour.

  17. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.

  18. Sprinkle dough with flour and roll out the 10-inch-long side of the dough until it is 25 inches long.

  19. Brush the middle third of the dough with a very scant amount of the remaining buttermilk.

  20. Fold the left third into the center and brush the third with buttermilk.

  21. Fold the right and final third in, stacking it perfectly on top of the left fold.

  22. The dough should be folded like a letter.

  23. Wrap and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.

  24. Repeat the folding process again.

  25. Refrigerate dough 1 hour and proceed with the last set of folds.

  26. Refrigerate dough 1 more hour, transfer to work surface, and roll out entire dough block until it is 1¼ inch thick.

  27. Transfer dough sheet to freezer; freeze until partially frozen and can stand up to a sharp knife.

  28. Cut the edges of the dough sheet into 2-by-2-inch squares, saving the scraps for another use.

  29. Place all donut dough on a lightly floured sheet tray lined with parchment.

  30. Cover sheet tray with a proofing bag and refrigerate overnight.

  31. Proof Donut Dough at room temperature 1 hour to 1 ½ hours.

  32. When the Donut Dough has doubled in size and is light and fluffy, it is ready to fry.

  33. Heat oil to 325℉ and fry donuts 1 to 2 minutes on both sides or until golden brown and cooked through the center.

  34. Drain and blot excess oil.

  35. Toss with wildflower honey and sprinkle with Angel Sugar.

  36. Drizzle with Seké Wild African Honey and enjoy hot.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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