3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, melted
30 grams bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, melted
30 grams bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
To make the donuts: Whisk together flour, yeast, and salt
Reserve a large bowl and whisk in eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth
Add heavy cream, melted butter or margarine, and cooled chocolate, whisking until combined
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined
Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick
Cut into 6-inch diameter circles and cut a hole in the center with a cookie cutter or ramekin
Fry in hot oil, turning until golden brown on both sides
Drain on paper towels
Repeat the process with the scraps to make additional donuts
Let cool and dust with confectioners' sugar.