Discover the indulgent delight of Gordon Ramsay’s Chocolate Donuts recipe, a delectable treat that blends rich chocolate flavors with the perfect donut texture.
This recipe offers a masterclass in creating gourmet donuts at home, ensuring a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior that chocolate lovers will adore.
Gordon Ramsay’s Chocolate Donuts Recipe
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons chocolate malt powder
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup Nutella
Instructions:
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: Heat 1/4 cup of sugar and the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the milk is warm. In a small bowl, mix the yeast with half of this warm milk mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast bubbles.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt the butter in the remaining milk mixture. In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt together. Make a well in the center of the flour, and pour in the egg yolks, yeasted milk, and melted butter mixture.
- Make Dough: Mix the wet and dry ingredients together using a rubber spatula to form a dough. Flour your work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead the dough gently until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if it’s too sticky.
- First Rise: Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare Hazelnut Mixture: While the dough rises, toast the chopped hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Cool the nuts, then blend them with the chocolate malt powder and 2 tablespoons of sugar until finely powdered. Place this mixture in a shallow dish.
- Shape Doughnuts: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a 9×6 inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 pieces and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Allow them to rise again for 30-40 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Heat Oil: Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a large saucepan over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches 340°F (170°C) on a thermometer.
- Fry Doughnuts: Working in batches, carefully add the dough pieces to the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts from the oil.
- Coat Doughnuts: Toss the fried doughnuts in the hazelnut, chocolate malt powder, and sugar mixture until well coated.
- Fill with Nutella: While the doughnuts are still warm, use a skewer or chopstick to create holes in each doughnut. Fill a piping bag with Nutella and use a #10 piping tip to inject Nutella into each doughnut through the holes.
- Serve: Enjoy your freshly made filled doughnuts immediately.
Gordon Ramsay’s Chocolate Donuts recipe delivers a flawless combination of crispy and fluffy textures with a rich chocolate twist. Ideal for any occasion, these donuts are a surefire way to impress and satisfy.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to these gourmet donuts, and elevate your baking game with Ramsay’s expert touch.
