Soft Pillowy Italian Donuts Bombolini My Secret - Crock Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup (60ml) lukewarm whole milk
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
• 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups (946ml) vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup (237ml) whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, for coating
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon