If you’re a lover of donuts, then you’ve probably heard of Boston Cream donuts. These delectable treats are a combination of fluffy donuts, rich vanilla pastry cream, and a luscious chocolate glaze. And the best part is that you can easily make them at home with this perfect homemade Boston Cream donuts recipe.

Ingredients:
– 1 package of active dry yeast
– 1/4 cup of warm water
– 3/4 cup of warm milk
– 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1 egg
– 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
– 3 cups of all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the vanilla pastry cream:
– 1 cup of whole milk
– 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
– 2 egg yolks
– 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the chocolate glaze:
– 1/2 cup of heavy cream
– 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter

Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, salt, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

3. Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

5. Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to a 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out donut shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the donuts with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

6. While the donuts are rising, make the vanilla pastry cream. In a saucepan, heat the milk until it simmers. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let the pastry cream cool completely.

7. Heat a pot of oil to 350°F and carefully fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Drain the donuts on a paper towel.

8. Once the donuts have cooled, use a piping bag to fill them with the vanilla pastry cream.

9. To make the chocolate glaze, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and butter until smooth.

10. Dip the filled donuts into the chocolate glaze and place them on a wire rack to set.

Now you have a delicious batch of homemade Boston Cream donuts to enjoy with your family and friends. These decadent treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them. So why not give this recipe a try and indulge in these mouthwatering donuts today?