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Delicious homemade filled doughnuts with creamy filling and powdered sugar.

Filled Doughnuts

Delightful homemade filled doughnuts with a soft texture and a variety of sweet fillings, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Dough ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) Use more for dusting.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
  • ½ cup whole milk (warm) Warm the milk before use.
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola) Enough for frying.
Filling ingredients
  • Filling of choice (jelly, pastry cream, chocolate hazelnut spread, etc.) Choose your preferred filling.
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting) For finishing touch.

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm milk and sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast over and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour along with melted butter and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Frying
  1. After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness.
  2. Use a round cutter to cut out doughnuts and place them on a floured surface to rise again for about 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a large pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully drop doughnuts in, frying a few at a time for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Transfer fried doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Filling and Serving
  1. Fill cooled doughnuts using a pastry bag or filling injector with your favorite flavor.
  2. Roll filled doughnuts in powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different fillings like citrus-infused cream or pumpkin spice. For a healthier option, consider baking the doughnuts.

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