The Hobbit Golden Donuts Recipe

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Join Dale & Chrysta as they create one donut to rule them all! Ok, maybe just a really yummy batch of golden donuts to rule your next Lord of the Rings viewing party. Either way, these golden donuts will turn any fan into an obsessed Gollum. (Theme song by the amazingly talented www.youtube.com/TJSmithMusic. Background music provided by www.DanoSongs.com) TWEET DALE - www.twitter.com/TheWalkingDale TWEET CHRYSTA - www.twitter.com/KissMyBundt RECIPE IDEAS? TWEET 'EM @DishingOnMovies Golden Hobbit Donuts (Makes 12 to 14 doughnuts) INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, divided 1 cup whole milk, heated to 110˚F, divided 2 to 2 ½ cups bread flour, divided 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 egg yolks 1/4 cup (or 2 ounces) unsalted butter Vegetable oil for frying Golden Sprinkles SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Large Pot for frying Deep Fry Thermometer Doughnut Cutter (any ol' round-shaped item will work) DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of the yeast into 3/4 cup of the milk. Add 3/4 cup of the flour to the yeast and milk mixture and stir to create a smooth paste. Cover and let rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes. Combine the remaining milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the rested flour paste mixture, vanilla, and egg yolks into the mixing bowl (stand mixer). Mix until smooth. Turn off the mixer and add 1 cup of the remaining flour and top with the sugar and salt. Mix ...