Donut is a dessert that is sweet and has a delicious, appealing flavor. Besides strawberry and caramel, chocolate flavor is probably the easiest to enjoy without getting tired of it. So today, let’s learn 2 ways to make chocolate donuts with TasteVN to enjoy. Go to the kitchen now!
1. Fried chocolate donuts
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Preparation
2 hours
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Fried Chocolate Donuts For 26 pieces
Bread flour 500 gr (or all-purpose flour) Cocoa powder 180 gr Milk powder 110 gr Corn flour 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter 100 gr Instant yeast 2 teaspoons Unsweetened fresh milk 370 ml Powdered sugar 250 gr Sugar 410 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Water 440 ml
What is bread flour?
- Bread flour (also known as bột mì số 13) is a type of flour made from wheat and has a higher protein content compared to other types of flour, ranging from 12 – 14%.
- When baking, the high protein content in the flour combines with yeast to create the chewiness of the bread, which is why it is used to make various types of bread, pizza or bagels.
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How to make Fried Chocolate Donut
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Mixing the dough
Put 500g of flour, 50g of cocoa powder, 50g of milk powder, and 2 teaspoons of instant yeast into a bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
Next, add 160g of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 320ml of water. Mix well until the dough comes together.
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Kneading and proofing the dough
First, use your hands to fold and knead the dough so that the ingredients stick together into a uniform mass.
Then, add 70 grams of unsalted butter to the dough to soften it and continue kneading for another 12 – 15 minutes until the dough forms a smooth, elastic mass that does not stick to your hands when touched.
Finally, cover the bowl tightly and let it proof for 40 – 60 minutes until the dough has doubled in size.
Tip: If the dough is too wet and sticky, you can add a little bit of dry flour and continue kneading! However, do not add too much as it will make the dough dry, causing the donuts to rise poorly and be less soft and fluffy.
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Shaping and proofing the dough for the second time
Lightly knead the dough to release air, then divide the dough into equal portions, each weighing 30g, and roll them into balls.
Next, use a rolling pin to flatten each portion of dough slightly and place them on a baking tray that has been greased with a layer of unsalted butter. Cover the dough with a cloth and proof for the second time for 40 – 60 minutes.
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Making chocolate filling
In a pot, combine 200g sugar, 50g cocoa powder, and 370ml of unsweetened fresh milk, then stir well over low heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
Dilute 6 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water, then add it to the pot and stir until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
Finally, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the pot, stir once more until the butter melts, and you’re done.
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Make the chocolate coating
Put 250gr of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and 120ml of boiling water into a bowl, then stir well until smooth.
In a new bowl, add 50gr of cocoa powder, 60gr of milk powder, 50gr of sugar, and mix well.
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Fry the donuts
Heat a pan with oil on medium heat until the oil is bubbling gently.
Next, add the donuts to fry in the oil on medium heat until both sides puff up evenly, then remove to drain the oil.
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Fill with filling and coat with chocolate
Use a knife to make a short slit on the side of the donut, then fill it with chocolate filling.
Next, coat the donut with a layer of wet chocolate sauce, then coat it again with a layer of dry chocolate powder mixture on the outside to finish.
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Finished product
Fried chocolate donuts have a soft, chewy texture, rich and creamy, combined with a soft, melting chocolate filling that is both bitter and sweet, incredibly delicious. This will be an appealing dessert for you to enjoy whenever you crave something sweet!
2. Baked chocolate donut
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking time
25 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Baked Chocolate Donuts For 12 donuts
All-purpose flour 150 gr Unsalted butter 50 gr (melted) Dark cocoa powder 35 gr Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (raising agent) Chocolate 200 gr Unsweetened milk 240 ml Egg 1 piece Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 100 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Information about All-Purpose Flour
- All-purpose flour, also known as flour type 11, is made from wheat with a protein content ranging from about 10 – 12%.
- All-purpose flour is a very important ingredient in baking recipes and can be used for many different types of pastries. Depending on the type of cake, the amount of flour used will vary, or you can add cornstarch if needed.
- You can easily find all-purpose flour in food stores, supermarkets, grocery stores, markets, baking supply shops, or reputable e-commerce sites in the market.
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How to Make Baked Chocolate Donuts
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Mix the dry ingredients
Put 150g of all-purpose flour, 100g of sugar, 35g of dark cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a bowl and mix well.
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Mix the wet ingredients
In a new bowl, add 240ml of unsweetened milk, 1 egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use a whisk to stir until the ingredients are well combined.
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Mix the donut batter
Next, pour the egg and milk mixture into the dry ingredients bowl, and use a spatula to mix until the batter is well combined.
Then, add 50g of melted unsalted butter and mix again.
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Bake the donuts
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes.
Pour the batter into the donut mold, then place it in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. After baking, take the donuts out and place them on a rack to cool.
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Make the chocolate topping
Put 200g of chocolate into a large bowl, then place this bowl over a pot of hot water and stir until the chocolate melts.
Finally, dip the top of the donut into the chocolate sauce, place it on a rack, and let it sit until the chocolate hardens.
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Finished Product
The soft, moist chocolate baked donuts are fragrant and sweet, with a slightly bitter taste from the chocolate, providing a delicious snack that is not at all overwhelming.
Distinguishing Between Cocoa Powder and Chocolate Powder
- Cocoa powder is ground from chocolate liquor after the liquid is pressed out (removing cocoa butter). This powder can be light or dark brown (depending on the alkalization process), has a bitter taste, and occasionally has a slight sour flavor.
- Chocolate powder is a mixture of cocoa powder and cocoa butter, blended with sugar and milk. This powder is divided into three types: dark, white, and brown chocolate powder, corresponding to flavors such as bitter, moderately sweet, and sweet-bitter.
With detailed instructions for 2 ways to make chocolate donuts above, surely you have chosen a suitable recipe to create a batch of delicious sweet donuts, right? TasteVN wishes you success!
