Description
Indulgent orange-zest chocolate-filled doughnuts bring Mediterranean sunshine to classic pastry perfection. Silky chocolate centers and fragrant citrus notes create an irresistible dessert travelers and dessert enthusiasts will savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 g flour
- 200 ml warm milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Chocolate, melted (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking it into lukewarm milk (110°F) until foamy and fragrant, allowing approximately 5 minutes for activation.
- Incorporate beaten egg, granulated sugar, and freshly grated orange zest into the milk mixture, creating a vibrant, aromatic base.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, mixing until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough emerges, then knead in melted butter until the texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a draft-free environment for 60-75 minutes until the volume doubles.
- Deflate the risen dough by gently pressing down, then roll out on a flour-dusted surface to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out circular shapes using a round cookie cutter, placing each doughnut on a lightly floured parchment-lined tray.
- Allow doughnuts to rest and proof for an additional 15 minutes at room temperature, ensuring a light, airy texture.
- Heat a non-stick skillet to medium temperature (350°F), carefully frying doughnuts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer fried doughnuts to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain and cool slightly.
- Using a piping bag or small spoon, fill each doughnut’s center with rich, melted chocolate.
- Finish by delicately dusting the doughnuts with powdered sugar, creating an elegant, sweet presentation.
Notes
- Ensure milk is lukewarm, not hot, to activate yeast without killing it.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft, stretchy texture.
- Let doughnuts rest before cooking to help them maintain shape and achieve lighter consistency.
- Use room temperature chocolate for smoother, easier filling and better flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg