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If you’re craving a sweet treat that’s soft, golden, and filled with creamy cinnamon custard—these Condensed Milk & Cinnamon Doughnut Puffs are pure magic! Inspired by the flavors of South African melktert, each puff is a warm, sugar-dusted hug with a silky custard center. Perfect for teatime, festive gatherings, or anytime indulgence!

Ingredients

For the Doughnuts:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant dry yeast
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Custard Filling (Melktert-Inspired):

• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix into a soft dough, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Prepare the Custard

While the dough rises, whisk milk, condensed milk, cornstarch, egg yolk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 3: Shape & Rest

Roll the risen dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a cutter.
Place on a tray, cover lightly, and let rest again for 20 minutes.

Step 4: Fry the Doughnuts

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches until golden brown—about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5: Coat & Fill

While still warm, roll doughnuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Once cool, use a skewer to poke a hole in each, then fill with custard using a piping bag fitted with a round tip.

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Tips for Success:

• Let the custard cool before piping to avoid soggy doughnuts.
• A skewer makes the perfect path for that creamy filling!
• These are best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Rising Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Calories: ~265 kcal per doughnut puff
Yields: 12 doughnut puffs

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