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Nutella Stuffed Donuts Recipe

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These Nutella Stuffed Donuts are soft, fluffy, and filled with creamy hazelnut chocolate spread. Perfectly fried to golden perfection and coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture, they make a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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For the Donut Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (warm, about 110°F or 43°C)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup Nutella

For the Coating:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Mix dry ingredients – flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt – together in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  2. Shape the Donuts: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters to cut out donut shapes. Place the donuts on a floured baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  3. Fry the Donuts: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry a few donuts at a time for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Fill with Nutella: When the donuts have cooled enough to handle, fill a piping bag fitted with a round tip with Nutella. Insert the tip into the side of each donut and gently squeeze to fill them generously with the hazelnut spread.
  5. Coat the Donuts: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll each Nutella-filled donut in the sugar mixture until fully coated.
  6. Serve: Serve the Nutella stuffed donuts warm for best enjoyment and indulge in this irresistible sweet treat.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast effectively.
  • Kneading the dough well helps develop gluten for a soft, airy donut texture.
  • Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for even frying and avoid greasy donuts.
  • Allow donuts to cool slightly before filling to prevent Nutella from melting too much.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.

Keywords: Nutella stuffed donuts, fried donuts, homemade donuts, chocolate hazelnut donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, sweet fried dough

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