Soft and fluffy donuts with Nutella

Soft and fluffy donuts with Nutella

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Here’s a delicious recipe for soft and fluffy donuts filled with Nutella! These homemade donuts are light, airy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (7g) instant yeast (or 2 ¼ tsp)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

For Filling & Topping:

  • ½ cup Nutella (or more, as needed)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk warm milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  4. Add the softened butter and knead for 8–10 minutes (by hand or with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly sticky but soft.
  5. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1–2 hours (or until doubled in size).

2. Shape & Second Rise:

  1. Punch down the dough and roll it out to ½-inch (1.2 cm) thickness.
  2. Use a round cutter (3-inch/7.5 cm) to cut out donuts.
  3. Place them on a floured tray, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

3. Fry the Donuts:

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the donuts 2 at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.

4. Fill with Nutella:

  1. Use a piping bag with a narrow tip to inject Nutella into the center of each donut.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and enjoy warm!

Tips for Perfect Donuts:

✔ Don’t overheat the milk—it should be warm (not hot) to avoid killing the yeast.
✔ Knead well for a soft, airy texture.
✔ Fry at the right temperature—too hot = burnt outside, too cool = greasy donuts.

These Nutella-filled donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container for 1–2 days (reheat slightly for extra softness).

Would you like a baked version instead?