Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– 1/2 cup whole milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup pastry cream (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– Oil for frying
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk and spatula
– Stand mixer or hand mixer
– Frying pan or deep fryer
– Candy thermometer
– Piping bag or zip-top bag
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s get started! First things first, we need to combine our dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and nutmeg. This blend creates the foundation for our delicious donuts. Next, in a saucepan over low heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter melts. Remove it from heat and let it cool until it’s warm but not hot. Now, add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients along with the eggs. Mix using a stand mixer (or your hand mixer) for about 5 minutes until a soft dough forms, and you can see those beautiful gluten strands developing. Trust me, the smell is simply divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)