For the dough: 1 package of active dry yeast (15g), 1/4 cup of warm water (60ml), 1 cup of milk (240ml), 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour (135g), 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 3 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour (450g), 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (45g)
For the topping: 2 cups of pecans (300g), 3 1/2 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans (285g)
For the dough: 1 package of active dry yeast (15g), 1/4 cup of warm water (60ml), 1 cup of milk (240ml), 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour (135g), 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 3 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour (450g), 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (45g)
For the topping: 2 cups of pecans (300g), 3 1/2 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans (285g)
Microwave yeast in warm water for 5 minutes to activate
Let it cool
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt
Add melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract
Mix until smooth
Add the activated yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 2 hours
Punch down dough and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness
Cut into desired shape using a donut cutter
Fry donuts in hot oil (350°F) for 3 minutes or until golden brown
Drain on paper towels
Let donuts cool completely before glazing with the pecan praline topping
Pecan Praline Topping: In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract
Add chopped pecans and stir until combined
Assemble donuts by dipping top half in the pecan praline topping, then placing on a wire rack to set
Serve at room temperature.
