INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
plus 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 cup
whole milk, heated to 110°F
2
to 2 1/2 cups (320 to 400 grams) bread flour
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
3
large egg yolks
2 tbsp
superfine sugar
1/2 tsp
table salt
4 tbsp
or 2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature and cut into cubes
Vegetable oil for frying
Basic Sugar Glaze
Chocolate Glaze
Stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and dough hook, 2 large baking sheets, non-terry dish towel, 3-inch-diameter doughnut cutter with 1-inch-diameter hole (or cookie cutters), wire cooling rack, deep-fry thermometer