To make a delicious Chocolate Walnut Donut , it is essential to use high-quality ingredients and carefully follow each step of the preparation.
Ingredients
- 300 g of 00 flour : ideal for obtaining a soft consistency.
- 3 whole eggs : make sure they are at room temperature to make incorporation easier.
- 180 g of brown sugar : offers a more intense flavour than white sugar.
- 150g melted butter – use quality butter for a rich flavour.
- 130 ml of whole milk : gives softness to the dough.
- 150g dark chocolate chips : choose a chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for a strong flavour.
- 150 g of coarsely chopped walnuts : prefer fresh walnuts for a more intense aroma.
- 1 sachet of baking powder : ensures optimal leavening.
- Brown sugar and walnut kernels for decoration : they add an aesthetic and crunchy touch.
Instructions
- Preparation of ingredients:
- Take the eggs and milk out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before starting, so that they come to room temperature.
- Sift the flour together with the yeast to eliminate any lumps and ensure a homogeneous mixture.
- Beat the eggs with the sugar:
- In a large bowl, use an electric whisk to beat the eggs and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- This process incorporates air, which is essential for a fluffy donut.
- Incorporate butter and milk:
- Slowly add the melted butter, making sure it is warm and not hot, to avoid cooking the eggs.
- Pour in the milk in a thin stream, continuing to stir gently to keep the air incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients:
- Gradually incorporate the flour and yeast mixture into the liquid mixture, mixing with a spatula using bottom-up movements to preserve the lightness of the dough.
- Combine chocolate and nuts:
- Add the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- To prevent them from sinking during cooking, you can flour them lightly before incorporating them.
- Cooking:
- Pour the mixture into a previously buttered and floured donut mold.
- Decorate the surface with a sprinkling of brown sugar and some walnut kernels.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling and serving:
- Once cooked, remove the donut from the oven and leave it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Then, transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Serve the Delicious Walnut and Chocolate Donut at room temperature, perhaps accompanied by a cup of tea or coffee.
