Donut Burger

24 ingredients
22 steps

Ingredients

  • For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the donuts
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1/4 cup water, warmed to 110-115 degrees
  • 1 tablespoon water, warmed to 110-115 degrees
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons lard, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Burger
  • 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • vegetable oil or cooking spray, for the grill
  • 10 slices cheddar cheese, such as Tillamook
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. 1
    For the glaze:
  2. 2
    Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer.
  3. 3
    Starting slow, whip with the paddle attachment until smooth and lump-free and just slightly thicker than pouring consistency.
  4. 4
    Adjust with more powdered sugar and cream if necessary.
  5. 5
    For the donuts:
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Then, place all of ingredients in the bowl of an electric stand mixer and mix on medium speed until the dough gathers on the hook.
  8. 8
    Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead just until smooth.
  9. 9
    Divide the dough into 2 pieces and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove 1 piece of dough from the refrigerator at a time and roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
  11. 11
    Punch with a 2-inch donut cutter (or a 2-inch round cutter and a plain piping tip).
  12. 12
    Let proof at room temperature until slightly puffed, about 10-15 minutes.
  13. 13
    Heat 1-inch oil in a skillet to 350 degrees and fry for 15-30 seconds on each side.
  14. 14
    Let the donuts cool and then glaze.
  15. 15
    For the burger:
  16. 16
    Season the beef with salt and pepper, to taste.
  17. 17
    Divide up into 10 evenly sized balls and press down into patties.
  18. 18
    Preheat the grill on medium-high heat and lightly coat the grates with oil.
  19. 19
    Grill the burger patties to the desired temperature.
  20. 20
    Add a slice of Cheddar on top of each patty.
  21. 21
    Slice each donut down the middle, placing the patty in between and top with a light spread of mayonnaise.
  22. 22
    Top with the other donut slice and serve.

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