🍩 Nutella Filled Doughnuts Recipe (Soft, Fluffy & Easy Homemade Donuts)
Craving soft, fluffy doughnuts filled with rich chocolate hazelnut goodness? These Nutella filled doughnuts are the perfect homemade treat—golden on the outside, light and airy inside, and bursting with creamy Nutella in every bite. This easy doughnut recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack!
📝 Ingredients for Nutella Filled Doughnuts
Dough
- 2½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling & Coating
- Nutella (for filling)
- Oil (for frying)
- Sugar (for coating)
👩🍳 How to Make Nutella Filled Doughnuts
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Step 2: Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, butter, and vanilla. Knead for 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes soft and elastic.
Step 3: First Rise
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 4: Shape the Doughnuts
Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness. Cut into circles using a cutter.
Step 5: Second Rise
Place shaped dough on a tray and let them rest for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
Step 6: Fry the Doughnuts
Heat oil over medium heat. Fry each doughnut for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 7: Coat with Sugar
Roll the warm doughnuts in sugar for that classic sweet coating.
Step 8: Fill with Nutella
Using a piping bag or syringe, fill each doughnut with Nutella from the center.
💡 Tips for Perfect Homemade Doughnuts
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying.
- Fill doughnuts while they are slightly warm for best results.
