Black Cat Donuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 1/8 cup granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 ounces butter
• Zest of 3 oranges
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 5 eggs, whisked

Instructions

1. Bring the first six ingredients to a boil. Add flour all at once and cook over medium heat until it becomes a smooth mass and the bottom of the pan is slightly browned.
2. Transfer dough to a mixer and beat on low speed with the paddle attachment. Add eggs slowly until incorporated.
3. Divide dough into 1/2 ounce balls and fry in oil at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.