Southern Buttermilk Bourbon Praline Doughnuts

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Throwdown with Bobby FlayEpisode: Doughnuts

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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Difficult
Yield:
16 doughnuts

Times:

Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 2 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus extra bench flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3/4 cups buttermilk
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying
Bourbon Praline, recipe follows
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Place 2 cups of the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low until combined, then add the shortening and mix until worked in. Whisk together the buttermilk, egg and yolk, and vanilla in a small bowl and then add to the flour mixture and beat until smooth. Beat in remaining 1 cup flour until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.

Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut dough into rounds. Using a 1-inch cookie cutter, cut hole from center of each round. Gather scraps and re-roll dough, cutting additional doughnuts until dough is used up.

Heat 5 inches of oil in a large pot to 350 degrees F. Add doughnuts, 3 at a time, and fry until golden on both sides, turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.

When doughnuts have cooled, dip tops of doughnuts in the mixture and place on baking racks until the praline sets up slightly. Sprinkle nuts on top.

Bourbon Praline:

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup water

1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons bourbon

Combine sugar, water, vanilla bean and seeds in a medium saucepan over high heat and cook until dark amber color. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the cream, butter and salt. Return to the heat and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and whisk in the bourbon. Strain. Let cool until slightly thickened.

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recipe Southern Buttermilk Bourbon Praline Doughnuts
Sue Glenwood, IA 08-01-2009
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I don't understand why people don't get the idea of THROWDOWN
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

He's honoring the chef/cooks by showing their food! They get SO much exposure that they would NEVER have gotten otherwise. ... Cracks me up when they get pissy... Wonder how much business he LOST because of his behavior?Read more
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null null, null 05-24-2009
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The donut guy, what a jerk! I won't even go so far as to say his name...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

First the donut guy doesn't want to go thru with the throwdown then his cheerleaders talk him into it and he acts like a... complete jerk to Bobby. I have watched many Throwdowns and each time the cooks being challenged have always graciously tasted Bobby's recipes as he does theirs. They are mutually respectful and seem to enjoy one anothers recipes. What I don't understand is why Foodtv decided to air this episode. He's a perfect example of why New Yorkers have a bad reputation regarding their behavior and personalities. I for one would never patronize that jerks shop, even if the donuts were free. I made Bobby's donut recipe and it was really good. Thanks Bobby, for being so gracious, especially to a jerk like that guy!Read more
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JULIA SANTA ANA, CA 05-17-2009
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DOUGHNUT PLANET'S ARROGANT
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

OF ALL THE THROW DOWNS...THIS GUY WAS ARROGANT, DISRESPECTFULL.
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Anonymous 07-07-2008
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Absolutely Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made these Southern Buttermilk Bourbon Praline Doughnuts and they are absolutely delicious. I don't understand why... the judges thought they were too messy. Aren't most doughnuts? I made some without the holes in the middle and also fried the doughnut holes, not wanting to waste any of the dough, and they also turned out wonderful. I can't wait to try the blackberry-filled doughnuts.Read more
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tanya fair oaks, CA 07-06-2008
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Disappointed
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I do not understand why a great chef has to challenge someone by surprise in front of THEIR customers. For example, the... macaroni and cheese lady and the doughnut maker are doing very well and then Bobby has to come and try to prove that his recipe is better. Doesn't he get enough accolades in his own right without trying to steal theirs?Read more
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Lori Morrisville, NC 07-06-2008
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was very sweet, but that is how I like my doughnuts! This is really quite manageable for your average baker. My husband... already asked me when I am making these again!Read more