Taste_of_the_South_-_October_2019

Cinnamon Hot

Chocolate Doughnuts
MAKES 17 TO 19

With a delightful melted chocolate fi lling,
these cinnamon-sugar-coated doughnuts
are the best kind of indulgence.

4½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1½ tablespoons active dry yeast
1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs
1¼ cups warm whole milk (105° to 110°)
¼ cup warm water (105° to 110°)
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Hot Chocolate Filling (recipe follows)

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with
   the paddle attachment, combine flour,
   1 cup sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in eggs.
   With mixer on low speed, gradually
   add warm milk and ¼ cup warm water,
   beating until dough comes together.
   Increase mixer speed to medium-high,
   and beat for 5 to 7 minutes.


2. Switch to the dough hook attachment.
   With mixer on medium-high speed, add
   butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, letting each
   piece fully incorporate before adding the
   next. Beat until a smooth dough forms,
   about 3 minutes. (Dough will be sticky.)
   3. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray.
   Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top.
   Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place
   (75°) until doubled in size, 1½ to 2 hours.
   4. Turn out dough onto a heavily floured
   surface, and gently pat to ½-inch thickness.
   Using a 2½-inch round cutter, cut dough.
   Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and let rise
   until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.
   5. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat
   oil over medium heat until a deep-fry
   thermometer registers 350°. Working
   in batches, fry doughnuts until golden
   brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove
   from oil, and let drain on a wire rack.
   6. In a small bowl, stir together
   cinnamon and remaining 1 cup sugar.
   Toss doughnuts in cinnamon sugar
   while still warm. Let cool completely.
   7. Cut a small X in one side of each
   doughnut. Place Hot Chocolate Filling
   in a piping bag fitted with a large round
   tip, or a resealable plastic bag with a
   corner cut off. Insert tip into X to fill
   doughnuts. Serve immediately.

Hot Chocolate Filling

MAKES ABOUT 1¼ CUPS

8 ounces bittersweet chocolate,

finely chopped

¾ cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons drinking chocolate

1. Place chopped chocolate in a medium
   microwave-safe bowl. In a saucepan, whisk
   together cream and drinking chocolate
   until well combined. Heat over medium
   heat, stirring frequently, just until bubbles
   form around edges of pan. (Do not boil.)


2. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate;
   let stand for 1 minute. Using a spatula,
   begin to stir mixture until smooth. If
   some chocolate pieces have a hard time
   melting, place bowl in microwave and
   heat on high for 10 seconds; stir until
   smooth. Let cool for 30 minutes.