Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (warm, not hot). Stir in the yeast and half the sugar and let it sit until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Mix in the remaining sugar, Greek yogurt, whole egg, egg yolk, cooled melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the bread flour and salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead until very soft, smooth, and stretchy, about 8–10 minutes. The dough should feel pillowy and slightly tacky. (Use a little oil on your hands/surface to knead instead of flour if needed for stickiness).
- Oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise somewhere warm until doubled in size, about 1–1½ hours.
- Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick, cut out solid round donut shapes, and place on parchment paper. Cover and proof for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F. Fry the donuts for 1–2 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once completely cooled, poke a hole in the side of each donut and pipe the inside full of Nutella.
- Melt the mixed chocolates together until smooth. Add the chopped hazelnuts and mix well.
- Dip each filled donut into the melted chocolate hazelnut mixture, letting the excess drip off. Place on a cooling rack to set.
- Let the coating set completely at room temperature or in the fridge until slightly firm before serving.
Notes
Ensure the oil stays consistently at 350°F to prevent greasy donuts. Wait until donuts are 100% cool before filling so the Nutella doesn't melt.