Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted brown butter, cooled slightly
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) finely chopped shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) finely chopped pistachios (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling gently until the butter develops a nutty aroma and turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, sugar, brown butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the doughnut pan if necessary. Use a piping bag or spoon to fill each doughnut cavity about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the doughnuts are golden brown.
  7. Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk, whisking until smooth.
  9. Dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the glaze, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  10. Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.