Boston Cream Donuts

Steps

1. 1
   Combine milk, eggs, sugar, and instant yeast in a bowl and let sit for a few minutes to activate the yeast.
2. 2
   Add bread flour, nutmeg, and salt, then mix until combined.
3. 3
   Incorporate softened butter and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
4. 4
   Whisk egg yolks with sugar, and heat the milk until warm but not boiling.
5. 5
   Slowly add the warm milk to the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly.
6. 6
   Stir in flour and salt until smooth, heat the mixture until thickened, then add vanilla and butter.
7. 7
   Pour the custard into a bowl to cool.
8. 8
   Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, then roll out and cut into donut shapes.
9. 9
   Place the cut donuts on a baking sheet for final proofing.
10. 10
    Deep fry the donuts in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.
11. 11
    Using a pastry bag or piping tool, fill the cooled donuts with the custard cream.
12. 12
    Combine semi-sweet chocolate and cream, heating in the microwave in 20-second increments with stirring between each interval until smooth.
13. 13
    Dip or drizzle the filled donuts with the chocolate glaze and allow to set before serving.