Chocolate-Filled Doughnuts
Whether served for breakfast or dessert, piping chocolate-hazelnut spread, or Nutella, into these donuts result in a dreamy treat. They are equally special filled with jam.

Ingredients
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1 pkg. active dry yeast
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3 Tbsp. sugar
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1/2 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
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3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup warm milk or water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
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1 egg
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1 egg yolk
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1/4 tsp. salt
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3 Tbsp. butter or pareve margarine, cut up and softened
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Cooking oil for deep-frying
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1/3 cup sugar
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3/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
Directions
1.
In a small bowl, whisk together yeast, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water until yeast is dissolved. Let stand for 10 minutes.
2.
In a large food processor, combine flour, milk, egg, egg yolk, salt, yeast mixture, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Cover and process until combined. Add butter; cover and process until combined (dough will be sticky).*
3.
Place dough in lightly greased bowl; cover and chill in refrigerator overnight (8 to 12 hours).
4.
On a well-floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 2-1/2-inch round cutter, cut dough. Reroll as necessary. Arrange dough rounds on a baking sheet dusted with all-purpose flour. Cover and let rise about 30 minutes or until nearly double in size.
5.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan to 365 degrees F. In a bowl, place 1/3 cup sugar; set aside. Place chocolate-hazelnut spread in a decorating bag fitted with a large round tip; set aside.
6.
Fry doughnuts, three at a time, in deep hot oil about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove doughnuts using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. While warm, use tongs to dip each doughnut in sugar to coat. Holding each doughnut (use tongs if necessary), use a dowel, chopstick, or prong of an instant-read thermometer to poke a hole in one side of doughnut. Pipe chocolate-hazelnut spread through opening. Repeat on opposite side of doughnut. Serve warm. Makes about 16 doughnuts.
TEST KITCHEN TIP
If you don't have a food processor, in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, egg, egg yolk, salt, yeast mixture, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until combined. Add butter and beat until combined
Nutrition information
Calories 298, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 72 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 7%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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