Indulge in the Heavenly Sweetness: A Divine Donuts Recipe!
Is there anything better than a freshly made, warm, and gooey donut, coated in glistening sugar, and generously filled with a decadent chocolate-hazelnut spread? The alluring scent of frying dough, the soft, pillowy texture, and that first bite which sends you straight to dessert heaven! Today, we journey through the delightful process of creating these iconic treats from scratch. Let’s dive into a splendid donut recipe that promises a sweet escape to all dessert lovers!
A Symphony of Ingredients:
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 3 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup warm milk or water (105°F to 115°F)
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon butter or pareve margarine, softened
- Cooking oil for deep-frying
- ⅓ cup sugar (for coating)
- ¾ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (for filling)
Crafting the Perfect Donut:
1. Yeast Activation:
Whisk together yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ½ cup warm water, ensuring the yeast dissolves seamlessly. Allow it to stand for 10 minutes, awakening the yeast and initializing the fermentation process.
2. Forming the Dough:
Utilize a large food processor to combine flour, milk, egg, egg yolk, salt, the yeast mixture, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Once combined, introduce the butter and process until a slightly sticky dough forms.* If without a food processor, see the note at the end.
3. Shaping Our Sweet Delights:
Roll the dough on a well-floured surface until it achieves a ½-inch thickness. Use a 2-1/2-inch round cutter to carve out your donuts, rerolling the dough as needed. Lay the rounds on a flour-dusted baking sheet, cover, and allow them to rise for approximately 30 minutes, or until they nearly double in size.
4. Frying to Golden Perfection:
Heat about 2 inches of cooking oil to 365°F in a deep saucepan. In a separate bowl, place ⅓ cup sugar, setting it aside for our later use. The chocolate-hazelnut spread should be placed in a decorating bag, fitted with a large round tip, ready for filling our donuts.
5. The Frying Dance:
Carefully fry the donuts, three at a time, in the hot oil, allowing them to become a beautiful golden brown over about 2 minutes on each side. Utilize a slotted spoon to remove the donuts, placing them to drain on paper towels.
6. The Final Sweet Touch:
While they still radiate warmth, dip each donut into the sugar using tongs, ensuring a generous coat. To fill them with that delightful chocolate-hazelnut spread, poke a hole in one side of the donut using a dowel, chopstick, or thermometer prong. Pipe the spread into the donut, repeating on the opposite side. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
*Note: If you’re without a food processor, combine the flour, milk, egg, egg yolk, salt, yeast mixture, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture is unified, then add the butter, continuing to beat until fully combined.
The outcome of this recipe is a platter of about 16 irresistible donuts, perfectly sweet, soft, and undeniably satisfying. This heavenly sweet treat will not only satisfy your dessert cravings but also serve as a perfect offering for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy evening at home. Savor each bite and let yourself be whisked away into a world where each mouthful promises pure, unadulterated joy!
Bon Appétit!
