Chocolate Ganache Donuts

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-frying pan over medium heat.

Using a donut cutter or a large glass and a shot glass, cut the pastry dough into donuts. Remove the remaining dough or use it to make donut holes.

Once the oil is hot, fry 4 dough pieces at a time for about 3 minutes or until they are light golden brown on both sides.

Remove from the oil and drain on a cooling rack placed on top of a baking sheet.

Repeat the process until all of the donuts have been fried.

Heat the heavy cream in the microwave for 30 seconds until hot but not boiling. If not ready, return to the microwave for 10 seconds at a time, checking between each time.

Break the chocolate into a bowl and pour the hot heavy cream over it. Stir and let it sit for 4-5 minutes before stirring until smooth.

Add the butter, pinch of salt, and espresso, then stir again.

Once the donuts have cooled enough to handle, dip them in the ganache and let them drip off a bit before returning them to the cooling rack or plate.

Add your toppings at this point and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.