Yields: 8 to 10 doughnuts Time: 30 minutes prep, 1 hour 30 minutes rising, 30 minutes cooking, 2 hours 30 minutes total INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup milk, warmed to 110 to 115°F 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast 4 tablespoons sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste