Meyer Lemon Cream Doughnuts - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Red Star Active Dry Yeast (1 1/3 (0.25oz each) packages or 9g)
• 1/2 cup warm water (110-115°F)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
• 4 to 5 cups bread flour, divided (all-purpose flour is ok to use)
• 2 quarts vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt