How to Make Cronuts, Part I

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Description

Cronuts are the donuts that make people go nuts! They have the shape and flavor of a doughnut, yet feature the crispy, flaky texture of a buttery croissant. In Part I, I’ll show you how to make the dough; in Part II, we’ll fry, eat, and analyze.

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water (105 degrees F/41 degrees C)
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 pound all-purpose flour
  • 12 tablespoons European-style (low-moisture) butter at room temperature, divided

Instructions

    Prep Time: 1 hr

    Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins

    Servings: 14

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