Chocolate Yeast Donut Recipe
Our Chocolate Yeast Donut recipe is a delectable treat that will satisfy your cravings and make your taste buds dance with delight.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Rolling Pin
- Donut cutter or round cookie cutters
- Baking sheet
- Deep fryer or heavy pot
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the chocolate glaze:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Activate the Yeast:In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2. Mix the Dough:Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
- 3. First Rise:Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- 4. Shape the Donuts:Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or cookie cutters to create your donut shapes. Place them on a baking sheet and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 4. Shape the Donuts:Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or cookie cutters to create your donut shapes. Place them on a baking sheet and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 6. Chocolate Glaze:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, butter, and corn syrup together, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 7. Dip and Decorate:Dip the cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. Place them on a wire rack to set.