A popular fluted, ring-shaped, fried breakfast doughnut made from choux pastry which has a light, airy texture. If baked, it would be known as a Paris-Brest.
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring water, salt, sugar and butter to a boil. On heat, add flour and stir with wooden spoon until mixture resembles mashed potatoes.
Add to mixer; mix on first speed and slowly add eggs. Mix until smooth.
Cut paper flour bag to size of fryer. Dip paper in hot oil; allow fat to cool.
Pipe 3-in. to 4-in. rings directly onto paper with large star tip.
Turn paper over into fryer; remove paper once dough ring floats off. Fry at 375°F until golden brown, flipping twice.
Place on racks. Finish with maltodextrin glaze while still warm.
Yield: 35 3-oz. donuts
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