Chocolate Filled Donuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 tbsp unsalted, softened butter
• 4-6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cup chocolate chips, melted

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until well combined.
2. Using the paddle attachment, add milk, eggs, and butter. Beat on low speed until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Shape it into a ball and place it into a greased bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap and allow it to rest for an hour to double in size.
5. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness.
6. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place them onto floured baking sheets.
7. Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rise for 30 minutes.
8. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat up 4-6 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F for frying.
9. Carefully place each dough round in the oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side until they become golden brown.
10. Remove from oil onto a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
11. Using a piping bag, pipe melted chocolate into the center of each donut.
12. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or glaze of choice.

Verdict:

These chocolate-filled donuts are the perfect mixture of crispy and tender. The creamy chocolate center is the perfect surprise inside of this soft and fluffy pastry. Enjoy them with your morning cup of coffee or as a mid-day snack.

Serving Suggestions:

These donuts are great on their own, but you could also serve them with a cold glass of milk or as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.