Homemade Chocolate Donuts
About this recipe
If you're craving something sweet and indulgent, these homemade chocolate donuts are just the ticket. This recipe brings together a soft, fluffy donut base with a rich chocolate glaze, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
The process is straightforward and rewarding, with a resting period that allows the dough to rise perfectly. Plus, you can customize the toppings to your liking, whether it's colorful sprinkles or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredient notes
- You need 1 tablespoon of yeast and an additional 0.5 tablespoon for the dough.
- The recipe calls for 1.25 cups of all-purpose flour in total, with 5 tablespoons used in the initial mixture.
- For the chocolate glaze, you'll need 0.75 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
Tips from Food Fusion’s video
- Make sure to let the dough rest for 30 minutes after mixing to allow the yeast to activate properly.
- Keep the oil temperature at 190°C while frying to ensure the donuts cook evenly and develop a golden brown color.
- When making the chocolate glaze, stir continuously until the sauce thickens to get the right consistency for dipping.
Good to know
- How many donuts does this recipe make?
- This recipe yields 8-10 donuts.
- What is the total time needed to make these donuts?
- The total time required is about 2 hours.
- What should the oil temperature be for frying?
- The oil should be maintained at 190°C while frying the donuts.
- How long should I let the dough rise?
- You should let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until it doubles in size.
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The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, add yeast, warm milk, and all-purpose flour and mix well.
- 2
Cover with cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 3
In another bowl, add warm milk and yeast and mix.
- 4
Add the flour-yeast mixture, salt, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolks and beat well.
- 5
Add melted butter and gradually add all-purpose flour, knead well to form a soft dough.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate for 1.5 hours or until the dough doubles in size.
- 7
Knead the dough again and make a ball, then divide it into two equal pieces.
- 8
Roll out the dough into a round shape with a rolling pin.
- 9
Cut with a doughnut cutter and leave for 20 minutes.
- 10
In a wok, heat oil (maintain oil temperature at 190°C while frying) and deep fry the donuts on each side until golden brown.
- 11
Dip the donuts into the chocolate glaze and set onto wire racks to drain off excess, then sprinkle with colored sprinkles immediately after glazing.
- 12
For the chocolate glaze: In a saucepan, add milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder and keep stirring until the sauce thickens.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Food Fusion’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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