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golden brioche donuts perfect for indulgent Thanksgiving feasting on marble countertop with maple glaze
Taha Ayad

Indulgent Brioche Donuts

These brioche donuts are soft, buttery, and golden—an indulgent twist on traditional Thanksgiving desserts. Each donut is rich, airy, and perfect for pairing with seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice, cranberry jam, or maple glaze.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk warmed
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup sugar for coating (optional)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • Pumpkin puree or cranberry jam optional filling

Method
 

  1. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar and let it sit until foamy.
  2. Mix sugar, eggs, flour, and salt, then gradually add the butter until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise for 90 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Punch down the dough, roll it out, and cut into rounds.
  5. Let the shaped donuts rise for another 30–40 minutes until puffy.
  6. Heat oil to 365°F and fry each donut 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Drain on a rack and coat with sugar or drizzle with glaze while warm.

Notes

  1. Make the dough the night before for stronger flavor.
  2. For a festive twist, fill with cranberry jam or top with maple glaze and toasted pecans.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.
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