Dark Chocolate Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate doughnuts have become my go to treat whenever I want something indulgent but manageable. What I love most is how quickly they come together, ready to enjoy in just 45 minutes from start to finish. The dark chocolate isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make these feel a little less guilty. Between the cocoa powder and chocolate chips, you get that deep, rich flavor that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, when really it's surprisingly simple. Best of all, they won't break the bank since you probably have most ingredients on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gactive dry yeast
- 150 mlwarm milk
- 2large eggs
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 10 gsea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the doughnuts well before frying.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and yeast.
Tip: Use a whisk or a stand mixer with a whisk attachment for this step.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, eggs, and melted butter.
Tip: Make sure the milk is not too hot, as this can kill the yeast.
- 4
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter, as this can lead to dense doughnuts.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture rest for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Tip: This is the proofing stage, where the yeast does its magic.
- 6
Punch down the dough and use a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter to cut out the doughnuts.
Tip: Don't worry if the doughnuts are not perfectly round – they will still taste delicious.
- 7
Fry the doughnuts in hot oil until they are golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
Tip: If you don't have a thermometer, test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough into it – if it sizzles, it's ready.
- 8
Dip the cooled doughnuts in melted dark chocolate and roll in confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is still warm, as this will help it set properly.
- 9
Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
Tip: You can also glaze the doughnuts with a little bit of milk or water if you prefer a lighter coating.
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