How to Make Michelin Starred Coffee & Doughnuts From The French Laundry

Coffee and doughnuts like you’ve never seen before! Today, I’m recreating The French Laundry’s legendary ‘Coffee & Doughnuts’—a Michelin-starred twist on a beloved classic. This dish, crafted by Thomas Keller, features buttery, sugar-dusted brioche doughnuts paired with a velvety cappuccino semifreddo that melts like a perfect espresso foam. It’s simple, elegant, and absolutely unforgettable. Watch as I take you step by step through this masterpiece, so you can bring a taste of The French Laundry into your own kitchen! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the world’s greatest cookbooks! 📖 Inspired by: The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller 📌 Follow for More: 📸 Instagram: @Cookbook.Chronicles 🎥 TikTok: @cookbook.chronicles FOR THE ESPRESSO SEMIFREDDO 2 large eggs, separated 3 large egg yolks ¾ cup sugar ½ vanilla bean, split and scraped 2 tablespoons espresso extract ½ cup heavy cream FOR THE CINNAMON-SUGAR DOUGHNUTS ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon water, room temperature ½ ounce compressed fresh yeast ½ cup all-purpose flour -2 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ¼ cup egg yolks, about 3 large yolks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled FOR THE CINNAMON-SUGAR ½ cup sugar mixed with 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon FOR THE DISH Canola oil for deep-frying ½ cup whole milk for steaming 12 cinnamon sticks #CoffeeAndDoughnuts #TheFrenchLaundry #ThomasKeller #MichelinStar #FineDining #HomemadeDessert #FrenchLaundryRecipe #CookbookChronicles #BriocheDoughnuts #EspressoDessert #coffee #doughnuts #donuts #dessert #chef #cookbook