Description
These homemade chocolate glazed doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and coated with a glossy, rich chocolate glaze. Perfect for a weekend treat or special breakfast, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F, then mix with yeast and sugar. Let rest for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Add eggs, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Roll dough to ½ inch thick and cut doughnuts using a cutter.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry doughnuts for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Melt chocolate chips and cream together, then stir in vanilla to make the glaze.
- Dip each doughnut into the glaze and let set before serving.
Notes
- Dip doughnuts in glaze while still warm for the perfect shine.
- You can refrigerate the dough overnight for convenience.
- Reheat leftovers for a few seconds in the microwave for a fresh taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg