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Soft and Fluffy Nutella Donuts
Dessert

Soft and Fluffy Nutella Donuts

2 h 30 minServes 12Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains250 g
  • sugarPantry35 g
  • powdered milkDairy10 g
  • instant yeastPantry4 g
  • bread improverPantry1 g
  • saltSpices2 g
  • egg yolkDairy1 piece
  • cold water (cold)Beverages105 ml
  • soft butter (softened, or margarine)Dairy30 g
  • frying oil (for deep frying)Pantry500 ml
  • Nutella (for filling)Pantry150 g

per serving

Nutrition

174kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
9 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Kitchen scale
  • Rolling pin
  • Deep fryer
  • Piping bag
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the dry ingredients

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, powdered milk, instant yeast, bread improver and salt.
    • Whisk briefly so everything is evenly distributed.
    Step 1
  2. Add the wet ingredients

    • Add the egg yolk and cold water to the dry mixture.
    • Mix until a shaggy dough forms, adding a little more water if the flour absorbs more than expected.
    Step 2
  3. Knead in the butter

    • Add the soft butter and knead until the dough is smooth, soft and elastic.
    • The dough should pass a light windowpane test.
    Step 3
  4. Let the dough rise

    • Shape the dough into a ball, cover and let it rise until doubled in size.
    Step 4
  5. Divide and shape

    • Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 pieces of about 40 g each.
    • Roll each piece into a smooth ball and place on a lined tray.
    • Cover and let them proof until puffy.
    Step 5
  6. Fry the donuts

    • Heat the frying oil to about 160–170 °C.
    • Fry the donuts in batches until golden on both sides.
    • Drain on a cooling rack or paper towels and let cool completely.
    Step 6
  7. Fill with Nutella

    • Fill a piping bag with the Nutella.
    • Poke a small hole in the side of each donut and pipe in the Nutella.
    • Serve the donuts fresh.
    Step 7