Filled Donuts

 Ingredients:

For the dough:

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

1/4 cup warm water (about 40°C or 105°F)

3/4 cup warm milk

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 egg

2 1/2 – 3 cups all-purpose flour

Oil for frying

For the filling:

Jam, custard, Nutella, or cream — your choice

For coating:

Granulated sugar or powdered sugar

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Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:

In a bowl, mix warm water with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the dough:

In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, salt, melted butter, and egg.

Add the activated yeast mixture.

Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead and rise:

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the donuts:

Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick.

Use a round cutter (about 3 inches wide) to cut circles.

Place on a tray, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

5. Fry the donuts:

Heat oil in a deep pot to 175°C (350°F).

Fry donuts 2–3 at a time, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels.

6. Fill the donuts:

Once slightly cooled, use a piping bag with a nozzle to fill each donut with your favorite filling (jam, cream, Nutella, etc.).

7. Coat and serve:

Roll in granulated or powdered sugar.

Serve fresh and enjoy!