Description
Nutella filled donuts are soft, fluffy yeast donuts fried to golden perfection, coated in sugar, and filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (slightly cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup Nutella (or other chocolate-hazelnut spread), for filling
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a bowl, stir warm milk with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Make dough: In a large bowl (or stand mixer), mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla (if using). Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 6–8 minutes (or 4–5 minutes with a dough hook) until smooth and slightly tacky.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 60–90 minutes.
- Shape donuts: Punch down dough and roll to about 1/2-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into rounds (about 2 1/2–3 inches). Place on a parchment-lined tray, cover loosely, and rise again 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Fry: Heat 2–3 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry donuts in batches 1–2 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
- Sugar coat: While still warm, roll donuts in granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Fill with Nutella: Spoon Nutella into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Poke a hole in the side of each donut and pipe Nutella inside until slightly heavy and a bit peeks out. Serve warm or room temp.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to ensure oil stays at 350°F for even frying.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot for best results.
- Donuts are best eaten the same day.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg