Nutella Stuffed Donuts Recipe
Delight in these irresistible Nutella Stuffed Donuts made from soft, fluffy homemade dough fried to golden perfection and generously filled with creamy Nutella. Coated with a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend, these donuts offer a perfect balance of rich chocolate hazelnut and classic fried dough sweetness that’s sure to satisfy your dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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
- Prepare the Dough: Mix the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix to form dough. Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape the Donuts: Punch down the risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters (larger and smaller) to cut donut shapes. Place donuts on a floured baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise another 30 minutes.
- Fry the Donuts: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable or canola oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts carefully in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.
- Fill with Nutella: When donuts are cool enough to handle, fit a piping bag with a round tip, fill it with Nutella, and insert the tip into the side of each donut. Gently squeeze to fill the donuts with the creamy Nutella.
- Coat the Donuts: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon (if using) in a shallow bowl. Roll each filled donut in the sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Serve: Serve the Nutella stuffed donuts warm to fully enjoy their gooey, sweet indulgence.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
- Kneading the dough well is key to achieving a soft and elastic texture.
- Frying temperature should be carefully monitored to avoid greasy or undercooked donuts.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly before filling to prevent Nutella from melting too much.
- For an extra decadent touch, drizzle melted chocolate on top after coating with sugar.
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