Stuffed donuts, fluffy and soft like cotton

Certainly! Making stuffed donuts with a fluffy and soft texture can be a delightful treat. Here’s a basic recipe for stuffed donuts. This recipe makes about 12 donuts.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs

For the filling:

• Your choice of jam, custard, chocolate ganache, or Nutella

For frying:

• Vegetable oil

For coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the softened butter, eggs, and the yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Roll and Cut: Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a round cutter.
6. Fill the Donuts: Place a small spoonful of your chosen filling in the center of half of the circles. Top each with another circle and seal the edges by pressing them together.
7. Second Rise: Place the filled donuts on a baking sheet, cover them, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
8. Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
9. Fry the Donuts: Carefully place the filled donuts in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
10. Coat in Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. While the donuts are still warm, roll them in the sugar mixture to coat.
11. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the donuts to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your fluffy and soft stuffed donuts!

Feel free to get creative with the fillings and coatings to suit your preferences.