Description
Scrumptious chocolate custard donuts invite sweet-toothed adventurers into a world of delectable indulgence. Rich, pillowy pastries filled with silky chocolate custard promise a heavenly escape that satisfies deep dessert cravings in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dough Ingredients:
- 2.25 cups bread flour
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 0.5 cup + 2 tablespoons (150 milliliters) warm milk
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 5 tablespoons (63 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 envelope (7 grams) instant yeast
Filling and Custard Ingredients:
- 2.25 cups (540 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 0.5 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2.5 tablespoons (20 grams) cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Activate yeast by combining warm milk, egg, and yeast, ensuring complete dissolution.
- Create dough base by incorporating sugar, flour, and salt into the liquid mixture.
- Integrate softened butter into the dough, kneading until achieving a smooth, elastic texture.
- Allow dough to proof in a warm environment for 2-3 hours, expanding to approximately double its original volume.
- Prepare custard foundation by whisking together sugar, eggs, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Heat milk and vanilla to a rolling boil, creating a rich aromatic liquid.
- Temper egg mixture by gradually introducing hot milk, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- Simmer custard over medium heat until thickened, then incorporate chocolate and butter for enhanced richness.
- Refrigerate custard for 2-4 hours to achieve optimal setting and flavor development.
- Divide proofed dough into 8 uniform spherical portions.
- Permit dough balls to rest and relax for 30-40 minutes, enhancing texture and elasticity.
- Deep fry doughnuts in 350°F oil, rotating to ensure even golden-brown coloration.
- Allow freshly fried doughnuts to cool slightly, then coat generously with granulated sugar.
- Insert chocolate custard into doughnuts using a piping technique, ensuring even distribution.
Notes
- Activate yeast properly by using warm milk between 100-110°F to ensure perfect dough rising and soft texture.
- Handle dough gently during kneading to prevent gluten development, keeping pastry tender and light.
- Prevent custard from curdling by tempering eggs slowly with hot milk, whisking constantly to maintain smooth consistency.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting wheat flour with almond or coconut flour and using xanthan gum for binding.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg