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Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, warm the milk and melt the butter together. Beat in the eggs, then add to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Make the Ganache
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- 4
Shape the Bombolone
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out circles using a doughnut cutter. Let the circles rise for another 30 minutes.
- 5
Fry the Doughnuts
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Fill the Bombolone
Using a piping bag, fill the fried doughnuts with espresso ganache and Nutella. Roll in sugar if desired.
- 7
Serve
Top with toasted hazelnuts and serve warm.
