Homemade Cronuts - Flaky, Buttery, and Delicious - My Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour.
• 1/4 cup sugar.
• 1 teaspoon salt.
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed.
• 1/2 cup milk, warmed.
• 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons).
• 1 egg.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying.
• 1/2 cup sugar for coating.
• 1 cup pastry cream or whipped cream.
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.