Indulge in the irresistible charm of homemade fluffy donuts filled with a decadent chocolate cream. This delightful treat is perfect for those special mornings or as a luxurious dessert.
Ingredients:
Dough:
- 2 ¾ cups bread flour
- ⅔ cup warm milk (below 97°F)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
Chocolate Filling:
- 3 oz dark chocolate (milk chocolate can also be used)
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Coating:
- Sugar for rolling
Directions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, and instant dry yeast.
- Mix warm milk, the egg, and add to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Add salt and start kneading. Gradually incorporate butter and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- First Fermentation:
- Punch down the dough to release excess air, divide it into equal balls, cover, and let rise again for 20-30 minutes.
- Prepare the Chocolate Filling:
- In a saucepan, mix milk with cornstarch until smooth. Add chocolate and heat over medium, stirring continuously until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Second (and Optional Third) Fermentation:
- After shaping, you can let the dough rise again for another 20-30 minutes to enhance fluffiness.
- Frying:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large saucepan to a low temperature. Fry the dough balls until golden brown on all sides, ensuring the inside is cooked through.
- Filling the Donuts:
- Once cooled, fill each donut with the chocolate cream using a piping bag fitted with a narrow nozzle.
- Coating:
- Roll the filled donuts in sugar until evenly coated.
- Serving:
- Serve the donuts fresh to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
Tips:
- The third fermentation is optional but recommended for extra fluffy donuts.
- Maintain a low frying temperature to ensure thorough cooking without burning.
- Enjoy these warm with a cup of coffee or as a standalone treat that’s sure to delight any donut lover.
Create a batch of these heavenly fluffy donuts with chocolate cream and watch them disappear before your eyes, a true testament to their deliciousness!