Description
Enjoy bakery-style Chocolate Slim Shady Donuts with a rich chocolate glaze and colorful candy topping. These soft, fluffy donuts are fried to perfection and coated in a smooth chocolate ganache, making them an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers and a fun dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- ½ tsp salt
- Oil for frying
Chocolate Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Topping
- ½ cup mini chocolate candies (such as M&M’s)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, add flour, remaining sugar, egg, softened butter, and salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes. You can knead by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
- First rise: Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape donuts: Once risen, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large and one smaller for the hole) to cut the dough into donut shapes.
- Second rise: Place the cut donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them loosely, and allow them to rise again for about 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Fry donuts: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 175°C (350°F). Carefully fry the donuts, 1–2 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare chocolate glaze: In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream just until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute then stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter until fully incorporated.
- Glaze donuts: While the donuts are still slightly warm, dip each donut into the chocolate glaze, ensuring an even coating.
- Add toppings: Immediately sprinkle mini chocolate candies over the glaze before it sets to add a colorful and crunchy texture.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes. Serve and enjoy these delightful chocolate-glazed donuts fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- You can substitute mini chocolate candies for any colorful toppings like sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Maintain the oil temperature at 175°C to ensure donuts cook evenly without absorbing too much oil.
- Use a thermometer for precise frying temperature for best results.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container; reheat slightly before serving to soften the glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate donuts, fried donuts, chocolate glazed donuts, candy topped donuts, bakery style donuts, homemade donuts, chocolate ganache, sweet treats
