Description
Cream-filled donuts are a delightful indulgence, perfect for celebrating National Donut Day. These soft, fluffy treats are filled with rich, creamy goodness that oozes out with every bite. Whether enjoyed at breakfast or as a dessert, these homemade donuts are sure to impress family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable fillings, you can create your own sweet masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Mix warm milk, yeast, and a tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until sticky.
- Knead: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth.
- Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape: Roll out the dough to about half an inch thick and cut into circles using a donut cutter.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F and fry donuts until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Fill: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Pipe into cooled donuts and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg