Ingredients
- 4 slices duBreton organic bacon
- 180 ml (3/4 cup) milk
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) instant yeast
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 750 ml (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp.) salt
- 90 ml (6 tablespoons) softened butter
- 500 ml (2 cups) powdered sugar
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) maple syrup
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) milk
Preparations
- In a bowl, combine milk, yeast, sugar and eggs.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add milk and mix well by hand or with a stand mixer until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Gradually add softened butter. Mix for a few minutes to form a smooth ball.
- Let the dough rise for about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spread bacon pieces on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, chop.
- On a floured work surface, roll out dough. Using a cookie cutter, shape into doughnuts.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a base of vegetable oil to 350°F. Once the oil is hot, place the doughnuts, a few at a time. Fry for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, maple syrup and milk. If mixture is too thick, add a little more milk.
- Top doughnuts with glaze. Add bacon bits.
