
Chilli Chocolate Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These chilli chocolate doughnuts are my absolute favorite weekend treat, and I'm thrilled to share them with you. The combination of rich cocoa and warming chilli creates an unexpectedly delicious flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more. What I love most is how quick and simple they are to make, coming together in just 45 minutes from start to finish. The cocoa powder brings not only incredible depth to these doughnuts but also contains antioxidants that make indulging feel a little bit better. Trust me, once you taste that first warm doughnut with its crispy exterior and fluffy interior studded with chilli chocolate chips, you'll be making them again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 5instant dry yeast
- 2chilli powder
- 30cocoa powder
- 120unsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 100chilli chocolate chips
- 100milk
- 1baking powder
- 1salt
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, chilli powder, and cocoa powder.
Tip: Make sure to use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavour.
- 2
Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough resembles breadcrumbs.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
Tip: Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for the best results.
- 4
Add the egg mixture to the dough and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- 5
Add the chilli chocolate chips to the dough and mix until they are evenly distributed.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of chilli chocolate chips to your desired level of spiciness.
- 6
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.
- 7
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Tip: Make sure the bowl is not too hot or cold for the dough to rise properly.
- 8
Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature.
- 9
Once the oil is hot, use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop the dough into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Tip: Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
- 10
Drain the doughnuts on paper towels and let them cool for a few minutes before glazing.
Tip: You can glaze the doughnuts with a simple powdered sugar glaze or get creative with different toppings.
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