Homemade Nutella-Filled Donuts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough Base
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3 tablespoons active dry yeast
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1 cup warm water (105°F)
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1 tablespoon sugar for proofing yeast
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ cup sugar for dough
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4 cups bread flour
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¼ cup butter-flavored shortening
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3 egg yolks
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½ teaspoon vanilla
→ Frying & Coating
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Peanut or light olive oil for frying
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1½ cups sugar for rolling
→ Filling
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1 jar Nutella for filling and topping
# Instructions:
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Mix yeast, warm water, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Combine dry ingredients separately. Add shortening, egg yolks, and vanilla to yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour mixture and knead for 2 minutes until smooth.
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Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm, steamy oven for 1 hour until doubled.
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Roll dough ½-inch thick and cut with 2½-inch biscuit cutter. Place on prepared sheets.
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Let donuts rise again in warm oven for 45 minutes until doubled.
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Heat oil to 360-370°F. Fry donuts 30-45 seconds per side until golden. Roll in sugar while warm.
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Make hole in side of each donut with toothpick. Pipe warm Nutella into center until plump. Optional: top with extra Nutella.
# Notes:
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Best eaten day of making, still good second day
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Can be reheated briefly in microwave
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Store in paper towel-lined container at room temperature