Homemade Filled Donuts: Lemon, Chocolate, Crème & Strawberry
Filled Donuts
I made filled donuts for after church tonight. I hope they like them! The flavors include lemon, chocolate, crème, and strawberry, and all are glazed.
Donuts
- 1 C warm water
- 1 1/2 tsp or 1 packet dry rapid rise yeast
- 3 Tbs sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 C oil
- 4-4 1/2 C all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- Mix warm water and yeast until the yeast has dissolved.
- Add sugar, salt, oil, and flour.
- Stir or mix with a dough hook until it forms a soft ball.
- Lightly oil the dough and cover. Set it in a warm place to rise.
- After the dough has doubled in size, knead it for 4-5 minutes (kneading in the bowl is fine).
- Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat out to about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut out donuts. If you’re not filling them, be sure to cut out the holes.
- Get a large skillet and add about 1 1/2 inches deep of oil.
- When the oil is hot, place the donuts in until the skillet is full (mine holds 8).
- Fry until golden on each side, then remove and place on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels.
- Continue until all donuts are fried.
Filling
- Chocolate pudding (instant)
- Lemon (Jello brand cook and serve, prepared according to directions and cooled)
- Strawberry (or other desired filling)
Instructions:
- Use a skewer to make holes in your donuts, going into the side but not through the other side.
- Use a piping bag and a tip to fill your donuts with the desired filling.
Crème Filling
- 1 C milk
- 4 Tbs flour (self-rising or plain)
- 1 C shortening
- 1 C sugar
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine milk and flour. Stir constantly over medium heat until it gets thick (it will be very thick).
- Let it cool completely.
- Put the mixture in a mixing bowl, add sugar and shortening, and whip with a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Use a piping bag to fill the donuts.
Glaze
- 2 C powdered sugar
- Milk (1 Tbs at a time to desired consistency)
- 1/2 tsp butter (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix powdered sugar with milk, adding 1 Tbs at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- You can add about 1/2 tsp of butter for extra richness.
Enjoy your delicious filled donuts!
