Chocolate Hazelnut Donut Rings Recipe
Category: Desserts
Servings: 8
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Topping | 100g |
| Butter | 100g |
| Muscovado Sugar | 70g |
| Eggs | 60g |
| Whole Milk | 70g |
| All-purpose Flour | 200g |
| Hazelnut Flour | 50g |
| Baking Powder | 10g |
| Baking Soda | 3g |
| Unsweetened Cocoa Powder | 20g |
| Nutmeg | 1g |
| Chocolate Topping (for glaze) | 110g |
| Butter (for glaze) | 110g |
| Dark Chocolate (for topping) | 120g |
| Whole Shelled Hazelnuts | As needed |
| Dark Chocolate (for topping) | As needed |
Instructions
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs and muscovado sugar. Using electric beaters, beat the mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the melted butter (at room temperature) while continuing to mix. Beat until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, hazelnut flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and nutmeg.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently to combine. Stir in the whole milk and mix until everything is smooth and the dough is thick yet soft.
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Shape the Donut Rings:
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle.
- Grease 8 donut ring molds (10 cm in diameter), then carefully fill each mold with the batter.
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Bake the Donut Rings:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) in static mode.
- Bake the donut rings for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
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Prepare the Toppings:
- While the donuts cool, place the shelled hazelnuts in a hot skillet to lightly toast them, giving them a crunchy texture.
- Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate topping until it begins to melt. Add the butter and stir continuously until you have a smooth, flowing chocolate sauce.
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Assemble the Donut Rings:
- Once the donut rings have cooled, carefully remove them from the molds.
- Dip the top part of each donut into the warm chocolate sauce, making sure it is generously coated.
- Sprinkle the chocolate-coated tops with the toasted hazelnuts and chopped dark chocolate for extra texture and flavor.
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Serve:
- Place the finished donut rings on a wire rack to set and allow the chocolate to firm up slightly.
- Once cooled, they are ready to be served. Enjoy these deliciously rich and indulgent chocolate hazelnut donut rings as a sweet treat with your favorite beverage!
These Chocolate Hazelnut Donut Rings are a perfect combination of soft, chocolatey donut dough, smooth chocolate glaze, and crunchy hazelnuts, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion!
