Mini Nutella - Filled Donuts (Greek cafe -style)

Nutella

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate spread

💰Cheaper: chocolate hazelnut spread

Dark chocolate spread may have less sugar and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can add a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce costs.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

Start by warming 1 cup of whole milk until lukewarm.

Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dried yeast to the milk and mix well.

Let the yeast mixture sit for about 8 minutes until it becomes pillowy and foamy, indicating the yeast is active.

In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, then whisk together and set aside.

Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in the microwave, covered to prevent splatter.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract to the melted butter and mix.

Beat 2 eggs in a bowl and add them to the butter and vanilla mixture, then combine.

Once the yeast is active, add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture and mix using a tabletop mixer on low speed for about 8 minutes, until the dough is sticky and not forming a ball.

Transfer the sticky dough to a greased bowl (with olive oil) and cover with plastic wrap, letting it rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours until doubled in volume.

Prepare a piping bag fitted with a star attachment and fill it halfway with Nutella or your preferred chocolate hazelnut spread.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for coating after frying the donuts.

Dust a work surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick, then cut into rounds using a 1.5-inch cookie cutter.

Place the cut donuts on parchment-lined baking trays, cutting as close together as possible to minimize scraps.

Let the donuts sit covered with a clean kitchen towel for about 20-30 minutes to puff up.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F, using a thermometer to check the temperature.

Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, then transfer to a cooling rack to avoid sogginess.

Once cooled, dip the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture for coating.

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