Stout Doughnut Holes
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Donuts and beer, a surefire combination dad will love. (Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants)
Hey moms, here is a sweet and salty treat from Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants to make especially for your dad or husband on Father's Day!
Cook Time:45 min
Prep Time:45 min
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Total Time:1 hours30 min
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
1/2 ounce fresh yeast
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 cup stout beer
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}3 egg yolks
1/4 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}3 tablespoon butter
2 3/4 cup all-purpose-flour
1 pound bacon
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 onions diced
3 cup sugar
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 cup stout beer
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoon water
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}2 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation:
Dissolve yeast in warm beer (make sure beer is 100-120 degrees).
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Add vanilla and egg yolks one at a time allowing eggs to incorporate into dough.
Add cream and butter mixing well slowly increasing speed to high. When dough pulls away from side it is ready.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cover dough in a bowl and keep in at room temperature and allow to rise and double in size.
Portion dough and roll into small balls about an oz in weight.
Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and cover.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Refrigerate for one hour, then deep fry at 350 degrees until golden brown.
Cook bacon and onions together in a pot until slightly brown.
Add beer, balsamic and sugar.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until slightly thick (about 30 minutes)
Using a blender, blend mixture until smooth and thick.
Cool and mixture will thicken as it cools.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Once cooled you can fill doughnut holes with bacon Jam using a piping bag.
Stir sugar, 2 tablespoons water and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat; boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber. Remove from heat.
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Place pan over low heat and stir until sauce thickens.